Hockey Daily Card Herald

A promising young defender with great size and skill, Robinson suited up for the OJHL's Brockville Braves in 1969-70 before joining the OHA's Kitchener Rangers as a 20-year-old the following year. He made a big impression with scouts and was selected 20th overall by Montréal in 1971. Sent to play with the AHL's Nova Scotia Voyageurs, he was part of a Calder Cup winner as a rookie and was promoted to the parent club mid-way through the 1972-73 campaign. He never looked back as he was a big part of Montréal's run to the Stanley Cup that year. In his career, he would play on five other championship teams.

An all-around athlete, Bob also played baseball and football before deciding on hockey. He performed for the Canadian National Team against the Russians in 1967-68 prior to turning professional. The Canadiens, who owned the rights to Bob, lent him to Los Angeles at training camp, and the Kings quickly purchased his contract.

Ruggedly handsome, Terry Harper has played over 300 NHL games at just 28 years-of-age. He's an extremely hard hitter and spends lots of time in the penalty box. Offensively, he had his best season last year with 25 points. He's a native of Western Canada.

Periodic injuries have dimmed his potentially brilliant career. Sold by Canadiens in summer.

Littlest forward in NHL, Camille the Eel has eyes behind his head, shoots with rare accuracy. Traded by the Rangers last season, Cammy has 253 NHL goals.

In 2000-01, "Shanny" was second on the team in both goals (to Sergei Fedorov) and assists (to Nicklas Lidstrom), and yet he led the Red Wings in total points and power-play goals.

The eighth player chosen in the 2000 NHL Draft, Nikita turned pro after three years with the OHL Erie Otters, for whom he logged 160 points in 189 games. He earned a spot on the 2001-02 Lightning roster and, on October 16, notched his first NHL point-an assist on Vinny Prospal's goal in Colorado. Big and sleek, Alexeev is a terrific skater who doesn't mind the "edgy" part of the game. He mixes it up along the wall and holds his own against defensemen who try to dominate physically.

Hitting is what Bob Plager does best, and he's one of the most feared bodycheckers in the NHL. He and his two brothers, who are also with St. Louis, have never backed away from a fight. Easygoing and often injured.

Starting his tenth season in New York, Rod hopes to make this one his best. He's a good skater, has a good shot and lots of determination and effort.

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.

Last season, Ron proved a big asset to Leafs both offensively and defensively as he killed off penalties and also popped in 14 goals, including a "hat trick". Stewart is one of the few young players to make the big jump from junior ranks to the NHL, and he looks like he intends to stay. Big, rangy, and a good stickhandler, Ron can turn on a good burst of speed and is always dangerous.

A sure thing for induction in the Hall of Fame, "Moose" is the only man in NHL history to serve as captain on two different Stanley Cup champions (the Oilers and Rangers).

Stan's 1980-81 statistics included 6 power play goals, one short handed goal, 2 game winning goals and 2 game tying goals for the Canucks. He has a "gung-ho" style of play, inspirational to his teammates the past 3 seasons.

Last season, Ron proved a big asset to Leafs both offensively and defensively as he killed off penalties and also popped in 14 goals, including a "hat trick". Stewart is one of the few young players to make the big jump from junior ranks to the NHL, and he looks like he intends to stay. Big, rangy, and a good stickhandler, Ron can turn on a good burst of speed and is always dangerous.

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.

Marian scored his initial NHL goal in his first game on October 6, 2000, at Anaheim the Wild's first of the season. He led the team in points (36) as a rookie.

"Andy" is just a little guy, but he can fly. The helmeted center is quite durable and he seldom misses a game. Was top scoring rookie in first year of expansion, 1966- 67. Has played for four NHL teams, and the Blues are his fifth.

Several injuries have hampered Keith in recent seasons, but he's one of the NHL's hardest-working forwards. He was originally owned by the Montreal Canadiens, but played only briefly for them before being drafted by Pittsburgh in June, 1967. Keith's brother, Bill, also played in the NHL.

One of the toughest players on the Kings, big Dan never shows any reluctance to throw his weight around. He split last season between Chicago and Los Angeles, and five of his 17 goals turned out to be game-winners. A first-round amateur draft choice in 1970, Dan should crack the 20-goal barrier for the Kings this season.