This Day In Hockey History

This Day In Hockey History - Sept 25th

1926 - National Hockey League officially granted franchises to two new teams -- Chicago Black Hawks and Detroit Cougars (later changed to Red Wings) raising the NHL total to ten teams.

1984 - Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto inducted it's newest members: Phil Esposito, Jacques Lemaire, Bernie Parent, Jake Milford and George "Punch" Imlach.

1987 - New York Islanders defenseman Denis Potvin announced his retirement from the NHL.

Happy Birthday to Carol Vadnais, Matt Carle, Toni Lydman and Joe Zanussi.

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100 Greatest Hockey Players Of All Time

What follows is a listing of the 100 greatest hockey players of all time, in my opinion. As discussed earlier, the definition of greatness is a very personalized endeavor and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it.
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10. Pat Lafontaine, Verdun, QMJHL Rookie-record 104 goals, 234 points in 1982-83; major junior player of the year.

9. Denis Potvin, Ottawa, OHL 254 games, 95 goals, 234 assists, 329 points. Broke Bobby Orr's junior records.

8. John Tavares, Oshawa, OHL 215 goals, 433 points in 247 games; most goals in OHL history; eligibility rules changed to admit him at 15; 2006 major junior rookie of the year, 2007 major junior player of the year; two world juniors, named 2009 all-star, top forward and MVP.

7. Sidney Crosby, Rimouski, QMJHL 120 goals, 303 points in 121 games; two-time major junior player of the year; silver and gold with Canada at two world juniors.

6. Eric Lindros, Oshawa, OHL 97 goals, 216 points in 95 games; one Memorial Cup victory; three world junior tournaments; major junior player of the year in 1991.

5. Mike Bossy, Laval, Q…

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