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Injuries play an important role in the life of every athlete and Boom Boom Geoffrion, to his chagrin, has found this to be all too true. In the past two seasons he has played only 100 of 140 scheduled games and in 41 starts last season, failed for the first time in six seasons to score 20 goals.
Aggressive left winger, John earned promotion to Canadiens after a 38-goal season with Cleveland. Montreal had inside track because of working agreement with the Barons. John was a leading candidate for rookie honors when he hurt thumb.
John's an outstanding lacrosse player.
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Saad had a pair of two-goal performances in St. Louis victories over the Sharks in November 2021, giving him 13 tallies in 28 career games versus San Jose, tied for his most against any opponent (Anaheim). The winger's 26 total points against the Sharks was also his highest total versus any team.
Another top young prospect in the Sharks organization, Alexander Cherbayev played his first season of North American hockey last year after spending three seasons with Khimik in the Soviet/CIS National League. San Jose's third pick in '92, Cherbayev was scouted as a solid two-way winger with a solid work ethic and good offensive potential. He is strong on his skates and willing to pay the price to make a play.
A second-round draft pick of the Whalers in 1990, Geoff Sanderson joined Hartford for the end of the 1990-91 season and the Stanley Cup playoffs after completing his junior career with Swift Current (WHL). He led the Broncos in goals and was second on his team in points last season. Sanderson, who averaged better than a point per game in his WHL career, scored his first NHL goal in his first game with the Whalers last season.
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Marchessault paced the Golden Knights with 30 goals in 2021-22, and the winger continued his productive offense the next campaign. He found twine in Vegas' 2022-23 season opener, a 4-3 road win over the Kings on Oct. 11.
One of the few American-born hockey players, Charlie has rebounded from two serious injuries to continue his career. The helmeted center specializes in checking, a much needed but seldom noticed skill.
To continue his career, Charlie turned down a coaching offer.
Brian, a grinding type of player, battled back from an injury-plagued 1988-89 season by setting career highs in goals and points. He had one of his best games late in the season when his two goals and an assist helped Minnesota defeat Detroit and gain a firm hold on the final Norris Division playoff spot. In the playoffs, he scored both goals in Minnesota's 2-1 win over the Blackhawks in Game 1 of their divisional semifinal series. The second player drafted in 1982, Brian was playing full time in the NHL at age 18. An eight-year veteran, he ranks second in goals and third in points on the North Stars' all-time lists. He has played in two All-Star Games.
When Gil suffered a broken leg last season, the Sabres hopes for a playoff berth were severely hampered. The former rookie of the year and number one overall selection in the 1970 Amateur Draft is one of the flashiest performers in the NHL. Gilles has been in the superstar category since his very first game in the NHL. He is a former winner of Lady Byng Trophy.
Gil's been compared to all-time great Jean Beliveau.
After playing a full season in the Central Professional Hockey League, Jacques is getting his first chance at N.H.L. play. A shifty centre, Jacques figures strongly in Montreal's future plans.
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Pacioretty collected three points (2-1-3) in a 5-2 win against Colorado on April 28, 2021.
"Ted" made grand comeback last season after some experts thought he was nearing end of magnificent career. Fiery forward picked eight times to big league all-stars. Holds record for most assists, 55, in season.
Adams always seems to play an intangible, but extremely valuable, role for the club. He's fairly fast, covering a decent amount of ice in little time and possesses a good shot. Adams drives to the nel with much frequency, another reason for his success.
Known as "Elmer the Great" or "Moose," he oozes color and draws "moos" from the fans wherever he plays when he rushes down ice with the puck. Shoulder used to pop out of socket until surgery last summer corrected condition.
The Caps "Super Sub" was spectacular during the 1996 playoffs. Kolzig almost singlehandedly led his team into the second round. Member of Team Germany at the 1996 World Cup of Hockey. Recorded a 1.94 GAA and .934 save percentage in five playoff appearances in 1996. Named the IHL's playoff MVP in 1994 while with Portland.
Wayne is considered the best prospect to turn professional since Guy Lafleur.
Wayne debuted in WHA at age 17.
In Sweden, Thomas was part of the 1980 Olympics silver medal team and was named Swedish Player of the Year in 1980-81. In his ninth and finest NHL season yet (1989-90), he tallied five power-play goals, three game winners, and one game-tying goal, plus a 10=game scoring streak. Thomas was selected to play in the 1990 NHL All-Star Game, but injuries prevented him from playing. He has 64 points in 64 games vs. the L.A. Kings.
Alexei Kovalev has the distinction of being the first Soviet-born player ever taken in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft. Selected 15th overall by the New York Rangers in '91, Kovalev gained valuable international experience during the '92 IIHF World Junior Championships, '92 Olympics and '92 IIHF World Championships.
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Smith scored a goal in each period for the third hat trick of his NHL career - and second as a Bruin - to help propel Boston to a 5-2 win over the host Golden Knights on March 3, 2022. That gave the Bruins a 4-0-1 mark in the first five contests of their six-game road trip, which they went on to close out two nights later with a 5-4 shootout win at Columbus.
Jerry enjoyed his finest season last year before injury laid him low. He went from Boston to Chicago to Detroit before returning to first big league habitat.
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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.
Brad is a top-notch defenseman, with a flair for offense. He was a first team All-Star in 1969-70 and second team last season. Poise with the puck and a stinging slap shot are two of his other assets. Brad is also the aggressive type, and good at clearing the puck from his zone.
Brad is one of the most popular players on the Rangers.
It says great things about "Jiggy" that the young goalie, while backstopping a team captained by world-class superstar Paul Kariya, was widely considered Anaheim's 2001-02 MVP. During one torrid stretch in late January and early February, he put together a six-game winning streak in which he allowed just nine goals and shut out the high-octane St. Louis Blues, 1-0, with a 15-save effort. Giguere is clearly the rock of Anaheim's future in goal.
LeClair concluded his college career at the University of Vermont by being named to the 1991 ECAC Second All-Star Team. LeClair, who turned pro with Montreal at the end of 1990-91, appeared in both the Stanley Cup and AHL playoffs the following season.
Bill had 15 years in NHL with Chicago and New York when Rangers traded him away as too old. Now enters 20th year, tying NHL record.
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Claude, an eleven year veteran with Canadiens, reached the 200 goal plateau last season. A fast-skating, tireless player, Claude is particularly adept at checking opposing forwards and coming up with the puck in corner skirmishes.
Only two other active goaltenders have won as many pro trophies as Denis DeJordy. Denis shared the Vezina Trophy in 1966-67. He was rookie of the year in the old EPHL and starred for Buffalo in the AHL. The Hawks gave up Roger Crozier, with Denis waiting in the wings.
Denis played several years as understudy to Glenn Hall.
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.
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Spurgeon's third goal of the 2022-23 season came in the second period when Minnesota hosted the Ottawa Senators on Dec. 18, 2022. The marker was the game-winner in a 4-2 victory for the Wild on home ice.
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.
Hextall was acquired from Philadelphia in 1992 in the multiplayer trade for Eric Lindros. In a stellar career with the Flyers, Hextall won the Vezina and Conn Smythe trophies in 1987 and became the first NHL goalie to score a goal. He also scored a playoff goal in 1989.
Tabbed as a red-hot prospect during his early days in the Toronto organization, Gerry Cheevers is far from being a "picture book goalie." But, he gets the job done, and done very well. He played for his present coach, Harry Sinden, at Oklahoma City.
Gerry is a horse racing buff in the off-season and may become a trainer.
Shayne was one of four Canadiens represented in the 1998 Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan. In the 1999-2000 season, Shayne's first goal of the season was the opening score in a 4-2 win over Atlanta on Nov. 13, 1999.
One of the outstanding juniors produced by the OHA, "Big Chief" Armstrong sparkled in AHL competition with Pittsburgh before coming to Maple Leafs. So far, however, Army hasn't reached his peak, with the Leafs, especially when he was playing right wing. Last year, Coach King Clancy moved him back to the pivot slot and George seemed to feel more at home.
Rocket Richard holds the record for most goals scored (12) in one Stanley Cup series.