It is simply Trade Deadline Day today but here is another moment on “This Day”. This is just one of those days that make you go nuts and more importantly have you on the edge of your seat more for the speculation than anything else. Now we have a moment today that is a little curious because this player as a GM had some very interesting “Trade Deadline Days”. At any rate, this gem comes from 24 years ago and does have a little video to accompany it. Enjoy.
February 27, 1988
Montreal Captain Bob Gainey scored the only hat trick of his 15 year NHL career to lead the Canadiens to a 6-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets at the Forum. Brian Hayward recorded his fourth career shutout.