Posts About "Neal Broten"
North Stars with 100-Point Seasons
June 12th, 2020 Admittedly, the Minnesota North Stars enjoyed their greatest success as a franchise once they moved to Dallas to become (just) the Stars. Almost from the get-go, they became perennial contenders, a stretch that culminated in a Stanley Cup in 1999. Ironically though, the franchise’s only individual 100-point seasons came during...
Today in Hockey History: May 26
May 26th, 2020 Hockey fans in Steel Town, USA look back on May 26 with a great amount of fondness. In addition, this date was a big date for coaching changes in the National Hockey League and it also saw the start of a new tradition after winning the Stanley Cup. Penguins Rule the Day May 26 has given Pittsburgh Penguins fans many reasons to...
Today in Hockey History: March 26
March 26th, 2020 One of the greatest goaltenders to ever play the game set a record that will likely never be broken on this date. A hockey legend won his first and only scoring title and an American-born player scored 100 points for the first time in National Hockey League history. Tony O Sets the Bar High Tony Esposito was one of the best...
Neal Broten Trade to New Jersey
December 14th, 2019 For more than 14 seasons, Neal Broten played for the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars franchise. During the Minnesota years, no player played more games, scored more shorthanded goals, had more assists, or scored more points than he did. Broten was essentially the face of the North Stars. It was a status he held until the emergence of...
New Jersey Devils Dressed to the Nines
July 16th, 2016 When one thinks about the No. 9 and its place in hockey lore, notable names come to mind. Names like Gordie Howe, Maurice Richard, Bobby Hull automatically come to mind. Now the newest member of the New Jersey Devils is hoping the number is "Taylor made," for him. Taylor Hall will join a group of great players who have also donned the...
The Minnesota North Stars Franchise Four
February 11th, 2016 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. For criteria, I’m choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any position. Entering the NHL in 1967, the Minnesota North Stars reached the postseason 17 times, including Stanley Cup Final twice, across 26...
Minnesota vs. Chicago Alumni Rosters Announced
December 1st, 2015 The Minnesota Wild will be hosting their first outdoor game in February and with that comes the obligatory alumni game. We got a glimpse of some roster highlights in August when it was announced that the Wild's alumni squad would feature players who suited up for the Minnesota North Stars. Now, the full rosters have been revealed....
Minnesota Wild, Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Game Rosters Partially Announced
August 5th, 2015 At a press conference for the Stadium Series on Wednesday, the Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks announced part of the lineup for their February 20, 2016 alumni game that will take place at TCF Bank Stadium. The Minnesota Wild alumni squad will include many former members of the Minnesota North Stars, creating a "State of Hockey"...
Best #1-10 in Dallas Stars Franchise History
January 31st, 2015 The Stars will wrap-up their road trip (1-1) in Winnipeg tonight. They remain 4 points behind Calgary for the last wild card spot. Before we kick off the dog days of February I thought it might fun to take a look at the best players in franchise history by jersey number. Since this will include "franchise" history Minnesota North...
What Became of These Former Dallas Stars?
December 31st, 2014 At the end of each season, teams across every level of professional hockey fail to issue qualifying offers to a handful of players. Some will end illustrious careers under their own volition, but others are never re-signed despite the will to play. As these players resign themselves to retirement, they may crop up as broadcasters,...
Top 5 New Jersey Devils 1995 Stanley Cup Finals Moments
June 24th, 2014 The New Jersey Devils marched through the truncated 1994-95 regular season like a team on a mission. The Devils, after their best regular season in franchise history in 1993-94 when they finished second in the Eastern Conference and the entire NHL with 106 points, fell in seven hard fought games to their arch-nemesis, the New York...
