This Day In Hockey History (8/31)

Posted by on Aug 31, 2011 19:14

Here was a bit of an unexpected trade that happened 16 years ago today.  Neither team really made out to a point with this though the Rangers later 97 Conference Finals appearance could be somewhat traced to this trade more for what it allowed them to free up.  That being said, on the surface, it was a solid four player deal.  Presented below is the video and then the moment……

 

 

August 31, 1995

Pittsburgh Penguins traded Luc Robitaille and Ulf Samuelsson to the New York Rangers, in exchange for Sergei Zubov and Petr Nedved.

 

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This Day In Hockey History (8/31)

Posted by on Aug 31, 2010 14:16

This moment happened 15 years ago today, maybe this team was mad about a certain team winning the Stanley Cup.  Who knows why these things happen?

 

 

August 31, 1995

Pittsburgh Penguins traded Luc Robitaille and Ulf Samuelsson to the New York Rangers, in exchange for Sergei Zubov and Petr Nedved.

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!

This Day In Hockey History (8/31)

Posted by on Aug 31, 2009 15:00

BallHype: hype it up!

A simple moment yet interesting because the guy came back. A Monday This Day that you will be surprised about.



Rick Green fights on….

August 31, 1989

Rick Green retired after 13 seasons with Montreal and Washington. He later came back with Detroit and the NY Islanders.

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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