Most think dynasties are dinosaurs in NHL From: The Boston Globe | Date: May 26, 1991| Author: Francis Rosa, Globe Staff | Copyright (null) The Boston Globe. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- The last of Dynasty . . . no, no, not Blake Carrington . . . dynasty on ice. Have we seen the end?

Thirteen general managers (and one lame duck) were surveyed last week. The end of dynasties won, 12-2. The only dissenters were Pat Quinn of Vancouver and Neil Smith of the Rangers. Here's what they said:

Glen Sather, Edmonton -- "I have my doubts because it's getting more difficult. A lot of teams can't afford to have 90 percent of their payroll tied up ...

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