COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -Oh, Canada! For the first time, Americans were taken with the top two picks in the NHL Draft. First, the Chicago Blackhawks, trying to rebuild a once-proud franchise after four consecutive losing seasons, selected Buffalo, N.Y., native Patrick Kane with the No. 1 pick Friday night. Then the Philadelphia Flyers picked left …
This Day In Hockey History-June 21, 1976-Cleveland Crusaders: WHA out, NHL in?
NEW YORK (AP) – The path of a National Hockey league team to Cleveland appears to have been cleared, II was burned Monday. Two independent sources said Monday night that an announcement relevant to the NHL’s operation in Cleveland would be made at some time today, It also was learned that the World Hockey Association …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 13, 2000-Bondra says it’s time to split
Caps agree a trade in ‘best interests’ of both parties Winger Peter Bondra and the Capitals have agreed that trading him this summer is in the best interest of both parties. Bondra met with GM George McPhee recently to ask for a trade, something sources said the team had planned to do anyway. “I’ve been …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 11, 2002-The story of Bugsy Watson and Bobby Hull
How a young Wing Watson grounded Golden Jet Hull He was a 23-year-old utility defenseman with a big assignment: Shadow Bobby Hull in the 1966 Stanley Cup semifinals. Bryan (Bugsy) Watson was the young defenseman for the Red Wings. Hull, the father of Wings star Brett Hull, was one of the most feared scorers in …
This Day In Hockey History-June 9, 1974-NHL to Stock 2 New Franchises With Expansion Draft
MONTREAL (AP) — The National Hockey League gathers here this week for its annual summer meetings with the main order of business being the stocking of the new Kansas City and Washington franchises. Both teams are scheduled to begin play this fall and each will select 22 players and two goaltenders in the NHL expansion …
This Day In Hockey History-June 5, 2003-Washington attempting to trade Jagr
Less than two years after arriving in Washington, Jaromir Jagr might be on his way out. At least if his bosses have their way. The Washington Post reported yesterday that the Capitals “would like to trade” Jagr, who has $55 million and five years left on the contract extension he signed after being acquired Julv …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 5, 1996-First Stanley Cup title helped struggling Pittsburgh Penguins, Jagr, earn respect
Jaromir Jagr knew a good party when he saw one. Only that time, he didn’t fully understand the occasion. Jagr was a 19-year-old rookie when the Penguins won their fust Stanley Cup championship in 1991 He was adjusting to life in the United States and spoke only broken English. ‘1 didn’t even know what I …
This Day In Hockey History-June 4, 2001-For Devils star Scott Stevens, hits just keep on comin’
Defenseman makes impact without scoring DENVER—Scott Stevens has neither scored a goal nor assisted on one going into Monday’s fifth game of the Stanley Cup championship series. Nevertheless, the New Jersey Devils defenseman is probably the most feared player in the series. Literally and figuratively, Stevens is an impact player, a hockey hit man capable …
This Day In Hockey History-June 3, 1990-National Hockey League warms to the idea of expanding to Florida
The next-to-impossible may happen — Florida could have a National Hockey League franchise before it has major league baseball. The NHL seriously wants to play in Florida as early as the 1992-93 season. “It’s important to spread our base,” Washington Capitals owner Abe Pollin said. “I’m all for a Florida franchise.” So is NHL President …
This Day In Hockey History-May 30, 1972-Hull would be good for WHA
HAMILTON (CP) – If Bobby Hull signs a World Hockey Association contract with Winnipeg Jets it will be much more than a straight player contract, says Doug Michel, owner of the Ottawa Nations franchise in the fledgling WHA. He told the annual convention of the Ontario Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association here Sunday the high-scoring left …
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