Draft Schmaft – The Maple Leafs First Round Draft 1971-72: Part III Something Brewing
By the summer of 1970, the Maple Leafs were a team that had fallen quickly from the pinnacle of NHL success. The Stanley Cup in 1967 was followed by playoff…
By the summer of 1970, the Maple Leafs were a team that had fallen quickly from the pinnacle of NHL success. The Stanley Cup in 1967 was followed by playoff…
The Rebel League: The Short and Unruly Life of the World Hockey Association by sports columnist Ed Willes is the go-to guide for the history of the WHA. Filled with a deep understanding of the game, his book is a tribute to the league that changed the game of hockey in North America.
By Dan Canavan This article first appeared on ctsportslaw.com on January 11, 2010. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Thirty-five years ago today, the Whalers played their first game in…