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50 Years Ago in Hockey: Expansion Draft Plan “Generous”

Rick Cole | March 16, 2016

With no National Hockey League games scheduled for the last couple of days, we take a swing around the hockey world with lots of news and notes. Expansion Draft Plan…

Categories Column, Hockey History, NHL Expansion

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hawks Edge Rangers; Hull Nets 43rd, 44th

Rick Cole | February 3, 2016

Bobby Hull of the Chicago Black Hawks continued his assault on the National Hockey League record books with two goals last night. The markers helped the Hawks to a 4-3…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Column, Hockey History

50 Years Ago Today – Habs Blank Rangers

Rick Cole | October 14, 2014

The New York Rangers were gracious hosts in their home opener at Madison Square Garden last night. The Rangers offered very little resistance to the visiting Montreal Canadiens, who skated off…

Categories Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Draft Schmaft – The Maple Leafs First Round Draft 1968-70: Part II Selwood and Sittler

Mark Ascione | May 15, 2011

In the spring of 1968, the defending Stanley Cup champion Toronto Maple Leafs failed to make the playoffs. While many players remained from the championship team, some key players such…

Categories Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs

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