By Mark ‘Scoop’ Malinowski Status: President of Hockey Operations for Las Vegas Golden Knights and former General Manager of Washington Capitals. Former NHL forward from 1983-1989 for New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils and Winnipeg Jets. Won Hobey Baker Award as top collegiate player in 1982 at Bowling Green State University. Ht: 5-9 Wt: 170 …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former NHL left winger from 1976-1988 for the New York Rangers, Hartford Whalers, Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers and Edmonton Oilers. Also played for the WHA’s New England Whalers. Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 210 pounds DOB: May 25, 1952 In: Staten Island, N.Y. First Hockey Memory: “Going to Madison Square Garden for my first time (vs. …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: New York Rangers goaltender from 2005-2020. Inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023. Only goaltender in NHL history to record eleven 30-win seasons in his first twelve seasons – holds the record for most wins by a European-born goaltender in the NHL. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 194 pounds DOB: March 2, …
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By Scoop Malinowski STATUS: NHL defenseman for Colorado Rockies, New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings from 1977-1990. Five-time All-Star. HT: 6-3 WT: 215 DOB: June 3, 1957 IN: Vancouver, British Columbia FIRST HOCKEY MEMORY: “Dad tried to make a rink in our backyard. We had record warm weather in February over night. When I got home, …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: NHL center from 1964-1981 with Chicago, Boston and New York Rangers. Currently serves as a radio color commentator for the Tampa Bay Lightning. DOB: Feb. 20, 1942 In: Sault St. Marie, Ont. Early Hockey Memory: “What I really liked the best was when I played juvenile, which was about 16 or …
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