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The most consistent defenseman on the Detroit team in recent years has been Gary Bergman. He spent five years in the minors before making it to the NHL. He moves the puck well and merits All-Star consideration. Gary's middle name is Gunnar.
Bergman's teammates call him "Dutch".
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Murray recorded a win in his NHL debut for the Dallas Stars on March 2, 2023. With 19 saves against 21 shots, Murray helped to lift the Stars to a 5-2 road victory over the hosting Chicago Blackhawks.
Drafted by the Kings after his second season of junior, Aivazoff has spent the past four seasons in the AHL with the New Haven Senators and Adirondack Red Wings.
Nicknamed "Mr. Goalie" during 12 fabulous seasons with the Chicago Black Hawks, Glenn Hall is one of hockey's most nervous but spectacular performers. He's often sick to his stomach before games. Rookie of the year with Detroit, 1955-56, and twice winner of the Vezina Trophy.
Hall once played 30,120 consecutive minutes for Chicago.
Jim makes up in ability what he lacks in colour. He goes about his work without fuss or fanfare. Rival forwards rate him as one of the toughest defensemen to deke out of position. He gives them a rough ride any time they try to dipsy doodle through.
Speedy left winger and prolific scorer at Ottawa, later led Bruins to Cup in 1929.
Who was the little forward known as "Black Cat"?
Entering into his fourth year as the Coach of the Canadiens, his is an enviable position. Here he is, three seasons under his belt, with three Stanley Cups and two league titles to his credit. The team's success in the past three seasons indicates that Blake has under his guidance an exceptionally talented group of players, who, if handled properly, and play to their potential, shouldn't be far from the top at the end of this season. Besides being a sound hockey man, Blake handles his men in expert fashion. His tactics enable him to consistently obtain maximum effort from his players. The boys like him, they respect and admire him.
The Stars' offensive defenseman played three seasons with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the QMJHL, highlighted by a 14-goal, 51-point season in 2006-07.
Born Quebec City, Jan 31, 1933. 5'10", 152. Shoots left. Camille the Eel is smallest in NHL, also smartest. Fell short of the goal-scoring lead by one last year, though he missed 10 games. Needs 2 more goals for 200 in career.
Record for Most Goals in Playoff Game Is?
The Canucks' top scorer for '92-93, Bure started the '93-94 season off on the right foot, scoring the first goal of the season for Vancouver in a 5-3 win over Kings. He had two goals and an assist in the season opener.
Perhaps one of the toughest defensemen in the N.H.L., Ted has matured enough so that he no longer gets the "cheap" penalties and as a result spends more time on the ice and is more effective. His rough, tough play keeps opposing forwards with their heads up all the time.
Drafted by Montreal, then claimed on waivers by Hawks, Lewicki broke in with Leafs, starred as Ranger.
Schoolboy sensation in all sports, he answers to nickname of "Dangerous Dan".
The defensive-minded Adams is at his best when he works at killing off penalties and back checking the opposition into turnovers. But his offensive skills are noteworthy as well, as he proved in 2005-06 with a new career high in goals.
"Punch" is the only coach without NHL playing experience, also doubles as general manager. He led Leafs to 3 straight Stanley Cup titles. Earlier, he led Quebec Aces in years when Jean Beliveau was star amateur.
Punch joined Leafs from which other club?
Wayne is a bachelor. His last amateur club was the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the OHA.
Most Points, Season 212 - Wayne Gretzky (1981-82, 92 goals. 120 assists)
Brodeur is one of the top netminders in the NHL. His solid 2.29 goals against average from last season marked the first time in three campaigns that the Devils goalie posted a GAA above 2.00. He is the embodiment of steady play between the pipes and has 36 career shutouts.
Yvan has been used as a utility forward the past 3 seasons with Montreal. His specialty has been on the famed Montreal power play. Last season his 25 goals were almost all scored while the opposition was a man short. This year Coach Toe Blake is giving Yvan a regular turn.
Burly, hard-hitting defenseman picked up by Hawks in swap for Wayne Hicks. Started out with Maple Leafs, then acquired by Montreal last season. Al is one of few NHL players who developed in Maritimes into pro ranks.
Connolly had 28 goals and 54 points in 42 games in helping Minnesota-Duluth win its first NCAA championship as a junior in 2010-11.
Moore is the sparkplug on Canadiens famed new "Sizzle Line" with Beliveau and Geoffrion. He lost a lot of time last season through injuries, but came back in the playoffs to spark Montreal's attack, picking up 6 points one night against Boston to establish a new playoff record. He is a salesman during the off-season.
One of most sought-after amateurs, Vasko was assigned to Hawks after dispute with Canadiens and Leafs. Among biggest athletes in NHL at 6-3 and 210, he's the "Moose" to all fans. Vasko made NHL second all-star team last two years, and is rated Hawks' best defensive defenseman.
The Moose also starred in football and baseball.
Second only to Johnny Bower as oldest active player in the N.H.L., Allan continues to amaze the "experts" with his fine defensive play. Starting his 19th season in the N.H.L., Allan and Tim Horton are the backbone of the Maple Leaf defense.
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Lucic tallied a goal and an assist in the third period in Calgary's road trip to face off with the San Jose Sharks on Dec. 20, 2022. The first multi-point game of the season for Lucic helped the Flames to a 7-3 road victory.
Only one goaltender, Ed Giacomin of the New York Rangers, played more games than Les last season. "Bink" appeared in 54 games for the Penguins. Les was trainer for Cleveland of the AHL when the Baron goalie was injured in 1961. He started playing regularly then, and hasn't stopped.
Les is the only NHL goalie to wear contact lenses.
Despite being the son of a member of hockey's Hall of Fame, young Syl certainly isn't going to have to play in his father's shadow. He's a freeskating center with a graceful and effective style. Last season was the best ever for Syl and he led all Pittsburg scorers. He was acquired in a 1971 trade with the New York Rangers.
Syl's Dad played with the Maple Leafs.
A real force in front of the net, Derian wore the captain's "C" in '94-95 after the Stars traded Neal Broten to the Devils in February. Although he's six years younger than brother Kevin, the two are extremely close and enjoy playing together on the Dallas blue line.
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Winner of the 1998 Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman, Rob won his first Stanley Cup in 2000-01, with the Avalanche. He is one of the game's best power-play quarterbacks.
Who is the heaviest player in the NHL? ANS: Kevin Freadrich, 260 lbs.
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After spending two-plus seasons with the North Stars, Perry signed with the Sharks as a free agent after the start of '91-92. A good checker and penalty-killer, he led Minnesota with three shorthanded goals in '90-91. Perry has been plagued by injuries throughout his seven-year career. Despite playing just 52 games last season, he came close to matching his personal high in goals (12 in '85-86). Perry turned pro with the Flames in 1985 after completing his sophomore year at the University of North Dakota. He collected 51 goals and 59 assists in 86 career games at the school. Perry, who came to the North Stars at the trading deadline in 1989, has seen playoff action in each of his seven NHL seasons.
Maturing into one of the top players in the game. Excels in any situation on the ice...Few puckhandlers protect the puck better than Forsberg...Loves the physical side of the North American game.
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Coming to the Blues in an off-season trade, Buchnevich has given his new club solid play at both ends of the ice. As the 2021-22 season wore on, his offense picked up significantly and he highlighted a five-game point streak by scoring twice and setting up another marker to lead St. Louis to a 6-3 victory over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Nov. 27, 2021.
One of the few West Germans in the NHL, Uwe played in his first NHL game (vs Montreal) just 2 hours after receiving clearance.
With 12 National Hockey League seasons and almost 700 games played, behind him, high-scoring Billy is one of the NHL's "old pros." He started with Toronto and went on to score 22 goals in 1958-59, al- though used chiefly as a checker.
Billy is the father of twins.
After starring for Montreal for 10 seasons, Don went to New York Rangers in 1963. Continues to be one of Rangers' highest scoring forwards. Don had his best season as a Ranger last year and was named to the Second All-Star Team.
"Charlie Hustle," as he's called, is one of the few Americans to make the NHL. The helmeted center is very dedicated and always gives a top effort. Charlie turned down a coaching job to continue his playing career.
Serious head and back injuries haven't detoured Burns!
Gordie was, over an unprecedented 32-year career, a superbly smooth skater, tremendously strong, aggressive, and determined scorer and team player. He still holds the career record for points in pro hockey. Gordie also holds six All-Star Game records. He became the first playing president of a pro team, the first father to play pro hockey with two of his sons and the first playing grandfather.
With 11 seconds left in the first period, MacKinnon scored to give the Avalanche a 1-0 lead over the visiting St. Louis Blues on Jan. 2, 2020. He added three assists in an eventual 7-3 win.
Trying to contain this little speedster is like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. On January 30, 2003, Martin recorded a hat trick versus Carolina - then packed his bags for the NHL All-Star Game. St. Louis proved his toughness in the first round of the playoffs versus Washington. Forced to leave Game 1 after taking a puck to the face, he notched six points over the next three games.