This Day In Hockey History (8/20)

Posted by on Aug 20, 2011 13:59

This was one we nearly forgot about it but the demand in the inbox was too much to pass this one up.  Ten years ago Philadelphia and New York (Rangers) made a trade to set a disgruntled but oft-injured superstar free for what almost amounted for spare parts.  It eventually almost became a punchline in jokes for years to come sadly.  Here is the moment from ten years ago today. 

 

 

August 20, 2001

New York Rangers acquired Eric Lindros from the Philadelphia Flyers, in exchange for left wing Jan Hlavac, defenseman Kim Johnsson, young forward Pavel Brendl a middle-round draft pick, and other future considerations.

 

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This Day In Hockey History (8/20)

Posted by on Aug 20, 2009 15:00

BallHype: hype it up!

Time for another classic moment. Get the beer ready….and no tears please…no more of those.



Sadly 1/3 less doom on this day….

August 20, 1997
Philadelphia Flyers traded Mikael Renberg and Karl Dykhuis to Tampa Bay, in exchange for four first round draft picks.

About Chris Wassel

Simply I am a sports writer whose first loves will always be hockey and food. As we attempt to fix the site which has fallen into some disrepair (okay a lot), any and all help is always appreciated. For now, everything will channel through on a post by post basis. As always, let's have some fun!

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