Hockey Daily Card Herald

Johnny has been with the Red Wings since 1952, when they called him up from Indianapolis. During the 1952-53 season, he had 23 Goals and 19 Assists for 42 Points. He started in pro Hockey in 1949 with Omaha, where he had 80 Points (41 Goals, 39 Assists). During the 1950-51 season at Indianapolis, Johnny put in 34 Goals and in 42 games the following season he scored 25 Goals.

Wanna hear something funny? Listen to critics talk about Ovechkin's "off year" in 2011-12. Off year? Most players would love to have an "off year" in which they pot 38 goals. In doing so, he became one of three players with at least 30 in each of the last seven seasons (Jarome Iginla, Ilya Kovalchuk).

A rugged winger, Real Lemieux chalked up 211 penalty minutes with Memphis of the Central League in 1966-67. Nicknamed "Frenchy," he once broke his wrist in a fight, but bragged: "I broke the other guy's nose, too." Originally, a product of the Detroit Red Wing organization.

Winner of the E.P.H.L. Most Valuable Player award, J.C. is starting his 6th season on the Montreal defence. Crucial games and play-offs seem to bring the best out of J.C. and he always emerges as a star in these important games.

Born Wetaskiwin, Alta, Dec. 2, 1933. 5'9", 160. Shoots left. Val is one of smoothest skaters in NHL, used as penalty-killer with Wings until Rangers drafted him last June. Val's speed makes him dangerous on breakaways.

Looking for some help at center, the Sharks signed Jamie as a free agent prior to the start of 1993 training camp. Playing in his hometown of Ottawa last season, he notched 10 of his 19 goals on the power play and finished second on the team in scoring. "He's a creative player who sees the ice well and has good playmaking skills," said San Jose executive Chuck Grillo.

Clutch hockey is nothing new to Gerry Ehman. He usually shines in the playoffs. He's well-traveled and turned in his best NHL year last season. Played briefly with Boston, Detroit and Toronto before catching on with the Seals.

"Brownie" came on strong last season and established a name for himself. He's a top rusher and good puck carrier. The Rangers got him in the big deal for then captain Andy Bathgate in 1964. A rolling hip check is one of Arnie's favorite tricks.

Rugged Gary Sabourin has had to work hard to make it in the NHL. Originally a product of the New York organization, Gary was never a flashy player, but he was aggressive and always willing to throw his weight around.

Marcel is tough and aggressive despite his lack of size. He is one of the NHL's most deceptive centers, using a head fake to elude the opposition. He has tremendous speed, and gets great position in front of the net. As a rookie, Marcel set a record by scoring 77 points, the most ever by a first year player.

After five years of shuttling between the minors and the NHL, Dave has found a home in Minnesota. He was second on the North Stars with 40 goals in 1989-90 and his 78 points was third on the club. Dave, a first-round pick of the New York Rangers in 1983, was traded to Minnesota in 1987. He got his first chance to play regularly in 1988-89 and he responded with a spectacular season, scoring 35 goals - 27 more than his career high. He also led the North Stars with a plus-13 rating. An injury kept him out of that season's playoffs but he got a taste of postseason play in 1990 and scored a key goal in Game 6 against Chicago.

A veteran of 4 seasons with WHA's Winnipeg Jets, Anders joins the Rangers for 1978-79. He won the league's Rookie of the Year Award in 1974-75 and led with 13 Goals during the Playoffs of 1976.

Montreal's top scorer last season and the fourth high scorer in the NHL. Had 11 game-winning goals last year, tied for league lead. Twice scored more than 100 goals as an amateur.

Pat is married, his wife's name is Charlene. His last amateur club was the London Knights of the OHA.

Pavelaki scored his 350th career goal in epic fashion, achieving the milestone by netting a hat trick in a 5-3 win at Detroit on Feb. 24, 2019.

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 "Old Master" of the Ranger defense. Has missed only 20 games in his entire 17-year career. Won Norris Trophy in 1967. Was honored by New York City, the Ranger management, players and press for long service. Once captained Rangers.

Wayne has a standup style of goal- tending, he won 18 games for the Blues last season as a rookie. Previously, he had played just two games in the NHL. With experience, the scouts feel he can become a good one. The Blues signed Wayne out of the amateur ranks midway through the 1971-72 season, and turned him pro with Kansas City of the Central League.