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George_Bell · 06-10-2018, 12:11 PM

1968-69 NHL Regular Season

The season starts off with Chicago trading a excellent young player for a vet, and a goalie they do not need.

Pete Mahovlich, Frank’s younger brother is a 22 year old, second year player, who had 29 points in his rookie year. Hes a 3/3.5 star player, who looks like a sure fire top line player soon. Chicago gives him up to acquire Rangers starting goalie Ed Giacomin and long time Ranger Alex Delvecchio. Delvecchio is a nice addition today, but tomorrow that will hurt. He had 68 points last year, but that was his highest output by far in the last 7 years. Giacomin had a 1.94 GAA and a .908 SP over 62 games for the Rangers last year. He now slots behind Tony Esposito, Glenn Hall and Ken Dryden in Chicago…so straight to the minors. The Rangers have cleared the way in their crease for Bernie Parent.

The youngest Mahovlich heads to NY

What a October for Terry Sawchuk. Back in the starting roll, Sawchuk plays 6 of Toronto’s 7 games, going 5-0-1, with 4 shutouts, and just 3 goals allowed!! In his late 30’s, Sawchuk is playing as good as anyone has ever tended net!! He has 20 shutouts in his last 70 games!

Sawchuk is dominating!

Terry Sawchuk follows up his October with an even better November. He goes 10-1-2, with 7 more shutouts!! Sawchuk can’t be scored on!! Jacques Plante has allowed 9 goals in his 3 games this year. Sawchuk has allowed 12, in 18 games!!! Here is a look at the Leafs roster that is making it impossible to score goals on. They are really good, but only one 5 star guy, it looks like just the right mix!!

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Minnesota is building a defense!!

The North Stars have acquired young defenseman Serge Savard, for young forward Brit Selby. First off, Selby is a decent, 3rd liner, who can chip in a bit, but has limitations. The North Stars get a former 2nd overall pick, who at 22, is playing in his 2nd season. Savard has 3.5 star potential, and that should go up as he keeps playing. Savard joins Brad Park to form a potential star tandem on the North Stars blue line. Great deal for Minny!

Savard is a North Star!

40 year old Gordie Howe’s season has come to an end after 39 games. Mr. Hockey suffered a fractured vertebrae in his neck that will sideline him until the summer. Howe had 23 goals and 15 assists at the time of his injury. This is the first serious injury Howe has suffered in 13 years. I can’t see the Wings coming close to making the playoff without their star! Just before the injury, Howe scored his 700th goal!! He currently has 180 more goals then 2nd place Jean Beliveau. In real life, Gordie scored 801 in the NHL. Can he get there?

How many more will Howe score?

Jean Ratelle’s LONG TIME record of 111 points is about to fall! Stan Mikita has 103 points with 13 games left to play. The 3 time Hart winner also has 67 assists, putting him 8 behind Ratelle’s 75 last year. The Rangers star has been doing this without much help from Bobby Orr, whose been limited to 29 games. Orr’s season is over after tearing an elbow ligament.

Record Breaker!

Terry Sawchuk has just broken the single season shutout record with his 20th blank sheet of the season. Former Leaf John Ross Roach had 19 shutouts in 1926/27. I am very curious as to who will be Toronto’s goalie for the playoffs….

Final Standings

Toronto sets a new single season win and points record with 61 wins and 127 points. Again, every team from the east outpoints every team from the west. The West looks worse off this year then last year.

My prediction of Minnesota making the playoffs almost came true, but they still suck bad!

Stan Mikita sets the NHL record for points, 123 and assists, 77 in a single season.

Terry Sawchuk set the NHL record for wins in a season, 51, GAA, 1.07, and shutouts, 27! Rogie Vachon set the NHL record for losses in a season with 40!

Pete Mahovlich plays 75 games in New York and finishes with 77 points! Alex Delvecchio gets 35 points in Chicago, while Ed Giacomin played 6 games for the Dallas Blackhawks, and 4 games for Chicago before suffering a season ending injury. Not a good deal for Chicago.

06-10-2018, 12:11 PM	#405
George_Bell All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,988	1968-69 NHL Regular Season The season starts off with Chicago trading a excellent young player for a vet, and a goalie they do not need. Pete Mahovlich, Frank’s younger brother is a 22 year old, second year player, who had 29 points in his rookie year. Hes a 3/3.5 star player, who looks like a sure fire top line player soon. Chicago gives him up to acquire Rangers starting goalie Ed Giacomin and long time Ranger Alex Delvecchio. Delvecchio is a nice addition today, but tomorrow that will hurt. He had 68 points last year, but that was his highest output by far in the last 7 years. Giacomin had a 1.94 GAA and a .908 SP over 62 games for the Rangers last year. He now slots behind Tony Esposito, Glenn Hall and Ken Dryden in Chicago…so straight to the minors. The Rangers have cleared the way in their crease for Bernie Parent. The youngest Mahovlich heads to NY What a October for Terry Sawchuk. Back in the starting roll, Sawchuk plays 6 of Toronto’s 7 games, going 5-0-1, with 4 shutouts, and just 3 goals allowed!! In his late 30’s, Sawchuk is playing as good as anyone has ever tended net!! He has 20 shutouts in his last 70 games! Sawchuk is dominating! Terry Sawchuk follows up his October with an even better November. He goes 10-1-2, with 7 more shutouts!! Sawchuk can’t be scored on!! Jacques Plante has allowed 9 goals in his 3 games this year. Sawchuk has allowed 12, in 18 games!!! Here is a look at the Leafs roster that is making it impossible to score goals on. They are really good, but only one 5 star guy, it looks like just the right mix!! thumbnail Minnesota is building a defense!! The North Stars have acquired young defenseman Serge Savard, for young forward Brit Selby. First off, Selby is a decent, 3rd liner, who can chip in a bit, but has limitations. The North Stars get a former 2nd overall pick, who at 22, is playing in his 2nd season. Savard has 3.5 star potential, and that should go up as he keeps playing. Savard joins Brad Park to form a potential star tandem on the North Stars blue line. Great deal for Minny! Savard is a North Star! 40 year old Gordie Howe’s season has come to an end after 39 games. Mr. Hockey suffered a fractured vertebrae in his neck that will sideline him until the summer. Howe had 23 goals and 15 assists at the time of his injury. This is the first serious injury Howe has suffered in 13 years. I can’t see the Wings coming close to making the playoff without their star! Just before the injury, Howe scored his 700th goal!! He currently has 180 more goals then 2nd place Jean Beliveau. In real life, Gordie scored 801 in the NHL. Can he get there? How many more will Howe score? Jean Ratelle’s LONG TIME record of 111 points is about to fall! Stan Mikita has 103 points with 13 games left to play. The 3 time Hart winner also has 67 assists, putting him 8 behind Ratelle’s 75 last year. The Rangers star has been doing this without much help from Bobby Orr, whose been limited to 29 games. Orr’s season is over after tearing an elbow ligament. Record Breaker! Terry Sawchuk has just broken the single season shutout record with his 20th blank sheet of the season. Former Leaf John Ross Roach had 19 shutouts in 1926/27. I am very curious as to who will be Toronto’s goalie for the playoffs…. Final Standings Toronto sets a new single season win and points record with 61 wins and 127 points. Again, every team from the east outpoints every team from the west. The West looks worse off this year then last year. My prediction of Minnesota making the playoffs almost came true, but they still suck bad! Stan Mikita sets the NHL record for points, 123 and assists, 77 in a single season. Terry Sawchuk set the NHL record for wins in a season, 51, GAA, 1.07, and shutouts, 27! Rogie Vachon set the NHL record for losses in a season with 40! Pete Mahovlich plays 75 games in New York and finishes with 77 points! Alex Delvecchio gets 35 points in Chicago, while Ed Giacomin played 6 games for the Dallas Blackhawks, and 4 games for Chicago before suffering a season ending injury. Not a good deal for Chicago. __________________ NHL Replay Hall of Fame NHL Replay Cup Champs Last edited by George_Bell; 06-10-2018 at 12:13 PM.