Hockey Daily Card Herald
From the ice to your collection - the complete story of hockey greatness!
ALL-STAR MAKES HISTORY
After being a standout in Junior "A," Wayne never lived up to expectations in the NHL. His time in the Maple Leaf organization was marked by differences with Coach Punch Imlach. A big rugged skater, the Bruins feel Wayne will be one of their big guns this
season.
Murray started all but three games in Pittsburgh's playoff run in 2016 to become the sixth rookie goaltender to lead his team to a Stanley Cup. He represented Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
The 97 points Mikita piled up in 1966-67 (35 goals, 62 assists) equaled teammate Bobby Hull's NHL single season record set the previous year. He retired with the third-highest career points total (1,467) in league history, behind only Gordie Howe and Phil Esposito.
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A top competitor and "policeman" on defense with more than 10 years in NHL. He started with Bruins, went to Toronto, then back to Bruins. Selected last year to 2nd NHL all-star team.
HOCKEY TRIVIA
Q: Who is the NHL's all-time penalty minutes leader?
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Like teammate Doug Favell, Bernie came out of the Boston Bruins farm system. He's an excellent "standup" goalie who plays the angles very well. Bernie has an extra-quick glove hand and he's quick on his feet. He broke into the NHL with Boston in 1965 following an outstanding career in junior hockey.
Bernie is an original member of the Flyers.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
21 goals
Four seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, during which he saw limited action at times, proved Claude Larose's talent. He hit for 21 goals in 1964-65. Had spectacular playoff output with Omaha of Central League, scoring eight goals and six assists in eight games, 1963-64.
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VINTAGE SPOTLIGHT
Butch is now in his 14th year of NHL competition, and is still a power on the Canadien defense. In the 3rd game of the semi-finals last year, Bouchard got 2 goals and became the all-time playoff point producer among defensemen with 31 points garnered through 92 playoff contests. Butch spends most of the summer at his restaurant-cafe the "Chez Butch Bouchard."
Paul led all AHL scorers in '89-'90 with 53 goals and 52 assists, setting team records for both goals and points. A natural scorer, he's worked hard on defense and is becoming a valuable all-round player.
Everett was traded to the Nordiques in the Greg Millen deal in March 1990 and immediately made an impact in Quebec, scoring six points in nine games. A big, physical player who cut down his penalty time dramatically in 1989-90, Everett is tough in front of the net, where he uses his size to screen opposing goalies. A full-blooded Indian, Everett was the Blackhawks' first-round pick in 1986. He scored 20 points in 57 games with Chicago in 1987-88 and then gave the Blackhawks a boost with two goals in his first playoff game on April 10, 1988 against the Blues. He played his junior hockey with Verdun and Granby in Quebec.
Small but extra-quick, Rey has some of the shiftiest moves on the Flames. Came up through the talent-rich Montreal organization, but blossomed in Atlanta. He and goalie Phil Myre came to Atlanta as part of the same deal. Rey, seldom penalized, prefers to remain on the ice as much as possible. He's a fine skater and a good playmaker.
Rey's dream was to play for the Montreal Canadiens.
RETRO CORNER
An aggressive forward, Claude is of particular value keeping the opposition off the scoreboard. Claude combines speed with stick-handling finesse. A solid two-way hockey player.
Rarely is a defenseman picked as rookie of the year in NHL. In fact, until Kent Douglas was chosen in 1962-63, it hadn't been done. Then Jacques repeated on behalf of Canadiens. Tall and graceful, Jacques has the good moves and cool playmaking ability.
Jacques grew up in Rouyn, Que., where temperature dips below zero.
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.
One of the biggest defensemen in the National Hockey League, Jerry is known for his bruising bodychecks. He has developed into a solid defender. Jerry played in the 1975 NHL All-Star Game.
Jerry's nickname is "King Kong".
MODERN ERA
De Vries was a force for the Thrashers in all 82 games he competed in during the 2005-06 season. He closed last year's campaign having established personal best marks in assists and points.
Almost made it last season to Chicago despite lack of pro experience. Farmed out to Buffalo where he proved himself twenty-goal scorer as center and winger. Murray was called up briefly by Hawks in mid-season when injuries hit team.
Mike led NHL in Goals last season and his 27 Power-Play-Goals also topped league.
Mike married his childhood sweetheart.
80s-90s ERA
Paul led all AHL scorers in '89-'90 with 53 goals and 52 assists, setting team records for both goals and points. A natural scorer, he's worked hard on defense and is becoming a valuable all-round player.
When Marshall suffered a broken neck in 1991, it was thought his career was over. However, he overcame the injury and eventually returned to play with the Ottawa 67s. In 1994-95, he made his NHL debut with the Dallas Stars.
A hard-working player, Migay's importance to the Leafs became apparent when he was sidelined for 3 games and the first playoff tussle last year, with a glandular disturbance. Migay spent 3 seasons at Pittsburgh before being called to the parent Leafs and has since proved he belongs. Along with Ron Stewart, is rated one of the best penalty-killers in the league, Rudy is very versatile.
Terry Sawchuk of Detroit Red Wings won the Vezina trophy last year.
Ed was the top goalie in the old Eastern Professional League before making it the NHL with the Bruins. He had a string of 12 consecutive victories at one point during the 1970-71 season. Stand up type goalie, seldom flops to the ice.
Ed purchased a home in the Boston area.
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
Smallish for a defenseman, Pierre was developed in Hawks' farm system, rates as one of top scorers among backliners. Played three years with Buffalo before getting chance. Hasn't missed a game since Hawks promoted him three years ago.
MODERN ERA
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.
Perhaps the most remarkable athlete in hockey, Bower has played 10 years for Toronto after being considered "washed up" in 1958. His lifetime goals against average is under 2.50, the best in the game today. Broke into the NHL with New York.
At 44, Johnny is the oldest player in the NHL.