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Robitaille's current streak of six seasons with 40 or more goals each is the longest in the NHL among active players. The Rings' leader in goals, he was second in the league in power-play goals (26). He made the Second All-Star Team and has played in 156 consecutive games.
A stalwart on the young and improving Sabres' defense, Richie has impressed club's coaching staff. He has earned a spot on the Sabres power-play unit.
Richie's last amateur club was the Windsor Spitfires of the Jr. "A" OHA in 1976-77.
A blond backliner, Bob specializes in rough defensive tactics. He's rated as one of toughest to circle enroute to net. Discovered by Hal Cotton, Bob is in his 6th year on club.
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.
Coach Punch Imlach feels Peter Stemkowski is one of the real future greats in the N.H.L. "Stemer" is big and strong and a "two-way" hockey player. Played outstanding hockey in the Stanley Cup games.
Gerry rated as top goalie in minors as Toronto prospect, but exposed to draft last summer, Bruins promptly claimed him from Rochester.
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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.
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A good, hard-nosed defenseman who rarely misses a game, Joe Watson came to Philadelphia after a most successful rookie campaign with the Boston Bruins. Making the NHL has been Joe's lifetime goal.
Joe's teammates call him "Beaver".
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Svechnikov registered his 100th NHL point with an assist in Detroit on Jan. 16, 2021.
Johnson's play in the finals last year with an injured knee is typical of the Johnson spirit and determination, ingredients which have mode him Canadiens most dependable defensive stalwart through the last half dozen seasons. He locks Doug Harvey's flair and is less effective offensively, but behind his own blueline, there is no steadier performer game in and game out. To Canadien officials one of the wonders of the one is that Johnson has only once gained All Star recognition in his eight seasons in the League, that in 1955-56 on the 2nd team.
Despite his size, Yvan is one of the trickiest performers in the NHL. He's a power play specialist and led all Montreal goal-scorers last sea son with 47. Because of his speed, the opposition is often forced to assign a "shadow" to Cournoyer.
Yvan is considered as one of fastest skaters.
Mark will get every chance to prove he can be an offensive star in the National Hockey League. Fortier's a young player who should only get better. He put up Gretzky-like numbers in junior hockey, scoring 201 points in only 65 games for Chicoutimi in 1986-87. Remarkably, he went undrafted by the big leagues. Marc possesses a hard, quick shot. He scored 20 goals on only 90 shots in 1988-89.
When a fellow kicking around the NHL for 15 years without showing any alarming signs of "slowing up", one must assume this is a most unusual individual. If on the other hand, you don't care to place much faith in assumptions a look at the record of Maurice Richard will convince you beyond a doubt that he is a player beyond and above all except a half dozen all time greats. And even these players are none too secure with the Rocket still rolling.
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.
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.
He's known in the NHL for his robust all-around play.
The Rockies won a team record 20 games in 1976-77.
Rangers outbid at least two other NHL clubs for Ed's services after standout season with Providence of AHL, his fifth year with Reds.
Ed led AHL in what department in 1963-64?
He's known as "the beast" in hockey circles. Johnny jumped to Detroit after 30-goal year at Edmonton, but failed to fulfill potential. Bruins got him as part of Sawchuk trade.
"I've always had to prove people wrong," Sgarbossa told the Denver Post before his NHL debut on Jan. 30, 2013. It's hard to believe there are still doubters after seeing the creative scorer lead the Ontario Hockey League in scoring with 102 points (47 goals, 55 assists) in 2011-12 with Sudbury.
Drafted first by Philadelphia last season, Bernie Parent came through in spades as he and fellow goalie Doug Favell led the Flyers to the West Division championship. Bernie's a product of the Boston organization.
Bernie is an avid fisherman in the off-season.
Graves had a standout season in '92-93. The speedy forward recorded career highs in goals and points and was one of two Rangers to play every game last season. A dangerous forechecker, he is relentless in his pursuit of the puck.
Brad, a magician with the puck, often makes the rubber disappear. In the QMJHL in 1999-2000, he tallied 71 goals and 186 points. In '02-03, he tied for the Bolts lead with 57 assists and the NHL lead with 34 power play feeds. Once he tallied points in 14 of 15 games. Richards also scored one of the most memorable Lightning goals of the year, when his third period tally on January 7 beat the reigning champion Red Wings, 1-0.
Belfour was simply spectacular in the postseason for the Dallas Stars. In particular, he stood on his head during the Stanley Cup Finals, coming up with huge save after huge save.
Bill, sometimes called Red, is one of the biggest NHL forwards at 6-3 and 200. Reached 20-goal plateau last season, first time in NHL. Graduate of U. S. college ranks, earning degree in geology at Colorado College, before turning pro with Calgary. Sold to Hawks out of Montreal organization.
Bill's dad was outstanding goalie in early 20's.
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Atkinson recorded his first multi-goal game of the 2034-24 season when the winger lit the lamp twice to propel the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 victory over the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Oct. 19.
Led Flyers in goals last season with 46. Also paced the team with 13 power play tallies. Captained his junior club, and twice led junior league in goal scoring.
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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.
Rod attained a long-time goal by hitting 50 goals in '70
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In his 10th NHL season with Anaheim in 2022-23, Gibson kept busy between the pipes on Dec. 28, when the veteran made 49 saves through overtime versus Vegas. He added another two in the shootout in the 3-2 home win.
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.
A WCHA 1st Team All-Star goaltender with North Dakota in '86-87, Belfour was signed as a free agent by Chicago and turned pro with the Saginaw Gears of the IHL in '87-88. He was named cowinner of the IHL Rookie of the Year award and earned a berth on the IHL 1st All-Star Team in his pro debut, allowing an average of just 3.19 goals against per game in 61 games played with Saginaw. He divided his time between Saginaw and the Blackhawks in '88-89, appearing in 23 NHL games while posting an average of 3.87. He played in 33 games for the Canadian National team in '89-90 before rejoining Chicago for the Stanley Cup playoffs. He appeared in 9 post-season games with the Blackhawks, winning 4 and losing 2 while allowing just 17 GA for an average of 2.49.
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A native of Syracuse, N.Y., who grew up rooting for the Sabres, Tuch was the most established player Buffalo received when it dealt former captain Jack Eichel to Vegas on Nov. 4, 2021, along with former first-round pick Peyton Krebs. In his first game with Buffalo, Tuch set up a second-period goal in a battle with the visiting New Jersey Devils.
Niedermayer is still considered one of the top defenseman in the NHL. The 2005-06 season saw him in peak form as he was tied for second in the NHL among defensemen in scoring.
Considered one of the best net-minders in the business he came to Leafs from Chicago on a trade for 4 other players. Without missing a single game this past season, he gave solid back-stop support to the Leaf team of youngsters. He tied McNeil in NHL shutouts with 10 to his credit.
Jessiman is evidently a highly coveted player. He was drafted early in the first round (12th overall) by the Rangers in 2003. Then the Predators wanted him on their side, trading for the right winger in 2008. In 2010, the Blackhawks brought him aboard before the Panthers pried him away via another trade.
A fast-skating 184-pounder, he was signed from Marlboros just after the New Year last season and scored 10 goals in 35 games making a sensational debut. 18 years old - Eric is the youngest player on the team and a specialist at drawing a goaltender out of the net.