1966-67 NHL Regular Season
The
New York Rangers have gone from worst to first. Yes, I’ve said that before, and it’s only December 1st. They are 12-6-1, and it isn’t even because of
Bobby Orr.
Orr played 3 early games in
New York, grabbing 3 points, but has spend the last month in the AHL. The reason for
New York’s hot start has to be
Stan Mikita. The two time Hart Trophy winner, who is already a star, has scored 14 goals and added 14 assists in just 19 games! The
Rangers are flying on offense right now. They have 3 other players averaging a point a game. Will this last, who knows, but I can’t imaging
Orr stays down much longer, and when he comes up, it theoretically should make them better…right?
Mikita an early Hart Trophy Fav?
Montreal’s Bob Nevin suffered a fractured skull in car accident. Car accidents, BBQ mishaps and ladders seem to be really dangerous in the hockey world.
Nevin is in all likelihood done for the season. He’s coming off a 80 point campaign, and had 30 points in 28 games this year.
Nevin isn’t the type of player you can replace. He does way too much.
Montreal's forward core is extremely deep though. If any team can survive this, it’s probably the
Habs.
Nevin's season is over!
I have no idea what has happened, but
Gump Worsley, after making 37 saves in a 3-2 loss to the
NY Rangers on Dec 29th, retired from the NHL.
Worsley had started 21 games for the
Red Wings, and led the league in save percentage with a .915 mark. There was no news story, there is nothing in his career history. I have no idea why he decided to leave in the middle of the season.
Gump has called it a career!
The
Montreal Canadiens have waived 34 year old, franchise wins leader
Marcel Paille. The 34 year old won 254 games in
Montreal, but played just 37 games over the last year and a half. Of all the teams that could have picked him, up, the
Chicago Blackhawks claim
Paille, because ofcourse!! He will join AHL affiliate, the
St. Louis Braves roster of goalies. Asset management at its worst!
Chicago's goalies in the AHL!
As we pass the trade deadline, last years two finalists are on the outside looking in, and will need absolute miracles to qualify for the playoffs.
Detroit and
Boston are 13 and 18 points out of the postseason with 13 games left.
Boston was the upset winner last year, but I don’t think anyone could imagine a 13-35 record for them this year!
Final Standings
Boston and
Detroit do infact finish out of the playoffs.
Detroit actually won just twice in their final 19 games. Age might be finally catching up to this group.
Boston went on a little run to finish the year, but never actually came close.
Chicago has their best season in years! Infact it’s their first playoff appearance in 9 years!! Goalies at all positions must be their secret!!
What an incredible season for
Dave Keon, 45 goals, and 96 points! That’s the 2nd highest point total ever!!
Keon is in my opinion the best player in hockey, ratings wise, stats wise, performance wise. He’s spectacular!
Bobby Orr ends up playing 37 games for the
Rangers in his rookie season. He plays 20:15 per game, and puts up 26 points. He’s improved quite a bit over the season, and is on his way to being special!