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George_Bell · 06-19-2018, 10:59 AM

1970 NHL Offseason News and Notes

Here are the skating leaders for the season.

Here are the goalie leaders for the season.

Here are the playoff leaders.

In one of the worst award decisions I have seen, the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP goes to Dave Keon. Keon had 22 points in 17 games, which is excellent. He had a great playoff. Montreal lost. They lost to the Flyers in a HUGE upset. Goalie Gerry Desjardins went 12-4, with a 1.73 GAA, 4 shut outs, and a .935 save percentage. He also made 65 saves in the double overtime game 7 win. There is no doubt in my mind that Desjardins is the true Conn Smythe winner!

Mikita wins his 5th Hart Trophy, Jacques Laperriere wins his 2nd Pilote Trophy, and Bobby Clarke takes the rookie of the year with 65 points.

Tim Horton, retires as a member of the Oakland Seals. Jacques Plante retires as a Pittsburgh Penguin, and Terry Sawchuk has played his final game with the Maple Leafs! The Boston Bruins will honor Tim Horton, and retire Plante's number, while the Leafs retire the number of Terry Sawchuk.

Sawchuk and Plante retire 1st and 2nd in all time wins, shutouts and games played list. Here are the top 10 career leaderboards for those categories.

The NHL has expanded by 2 teams. The Buffalo Sabres and the Vancouver Canucks have joined the league. The Oakland Seals have also changed their names. They will now be known as the California Golden Seals. Here are all the new logos and uniforms for the 1970-71 season.

With expansion, the NHL has realigned the divisions in a way that makes absolutely no geographic sense. Chicago has moved to the west division, while both Buffalo and Vancouver join the east.

The Expansion draft occurs on July 2. I’m not completely sure of the rules, but it looks like teams can protect 15 skaters, and 2 goalies. I’m sure prospects not in the NHL are off limits. The first four picks must be used on goalies, then skaters after that. Anyway, here are the results. The first 16 picks atleast…

Shocking everyone, Montreal leaves Jacques Laperriere unprotected. The reigning Pilote Trophy winner is selected 5th overall, and 1st via skaters, by the Buffalo Sabres. Players of note selected include 37 year old Andy Bathgate, and former Hab Brian Glennie who has been a great bottom pairing guy, and now probably slots in the top 2.

Laperriere heads to Buffalo!

Serge Savard heads to Boston.

Savard still has the potential to be excellent, but at 24, he hasn’t reached it yet, and there are questions as to if he will. He only played 16 mins a game with the North Stars, who need all the talent they can get. Still just a 2.5 star player, Savard is coming close to being a bust at this point. Boston takes a chance though, and tries to hit a home run. They give up Jim Dorey, who is 22 and just had a excellent rookie year. Dorey is the better player right now, and picking him up makes the North Stars better this season. If Savard doesn’t improve soon, it’s a big win for the North Stars.

Savard goes to Boston, needs to jump start career!

The Hockey Hall of Fame is welcoming Johnny Bower and Dickie Moore this year. Bower is a top 10 goalie of all time, and Dickie Moore was the first player to hit 100 points in a season!

It sure looks like the Buffalo Sabres have screwed up. After missing out on franchise player Gilbert Perreault, the Sabres passed on some fairly talented players, including Darryl Sittler to take Terry Murray 2nd overall in the NHL draft. Murray looks like one of the least appealing prospects in this draft.

Perreault and Sittler are already listed as the #1 center on their respective teams. Terry Murray on the other hand is listed as Buffalo’s 12th best prospect, and is 15th on their depth chart. Here’s a look at top pick Perreault.

The NHL is introducing a new award this year. The Lester B. Pearson Award is given annually to the NHL’s most outstanding player in the regular season as judged by the members of NHL players association. It is a companion to the Hart Trophy, which is awarded to the League's Most Valuable Player, as judged by members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association. Lester B. Pearson was the Prime Minister of Canada from 63-68. He is a former player and coach of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues hockey team.

06-19-2018, 10:59 AM	#437
George_Bell All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,988	1970 NHL Offseason News and Notes Here are the skating leaders for the season. Here are the goalie leaders for the season. Here are the playoff leaders. In one of the worst award decisions I have seen, the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP goes to Dave Keon. Keon had 22 points in 17 games, which is excellent. He had a great playoff. Montreal lost. They lost to the Flyers in a HUGE upset. Goalie Gerry Desjardins went 12-4, with a 1.73 GAA, 4 shut outs, and a .935 save percentage. He also made 65 saves in the double overtime game 7 win. There is no doubt in my mind that Desjardins is the true Conn Smythe winner! Mikita wins his 5th Hart Trophy, Jacques Laperriere wins his 2nd Pilote Trophy, and Bobby Clarke takes the rookie of the year with 65 points. Tim Horton, retires as a member of the Oakland Seals. Jacques Plante retires as a Pittsburgh Penguin, and Terry Sawchuk has played his final game with the Maple Leafs! The Boston Bruins will honor Tim Horton, and retire Plante's number, while the Leafs retire the number of Terry Sawchuk. Sawchuk and Plante retire 1st and 2nd in all time wins, shutouts and games played list. Here are the top 10 career leaderboards for those categories. The NHL has expanded by 2 teams. The Buffalo Sabres and the Vancouver Canucks have joined the league. The Oakland Seals have also changed their names. They will now be known as the California Golden Seals. Here are all the new logos and uniforms for the 1970-71 season. With expansion, the NHL has realigned the divisions in a way that makes absolutely no geographic sense. Chicago has moved to the west division, while both Buffalo and Vancouver join the east. The Expansion draft occurs on July 2. I’m not completely sure of the rules, but it looks like teams can protect 15 skaters, and 2 goalies. I’m sure prospects not in the NHL are off limits. The first four picks must be used on goalies, then skaters after that. Anyway, here are the results. The first 16 picks atleast… Shocking everyone, Montreal leaves Jacques Laperriere unprotected. The reigning Pilote Trophy winner is selected 5th overall, and 1st via skaters, by the Buffalo Sabres. Players of note selected include 37 year old Andy Bathgate, and former Hab Brian Glennie who has been a great bottom pairing guy, and now probably slots in the top 2. Laperriere heads to Buffalo! Serge Savard heads to Boston. Savard still has the potential to be excellent, but at 24, he hasn’t reached it yet, and there are questions as to if he will. He only played 16 mins a game with the North Stars, who need all the talent they can get. Still just a 2.5 star player, Savard is coming close to being a bust at this point. Boston takes a chance though, and tries to hit a home run. They give up Jim Dorey, who is 22 and just had a excellent rookie year. Dorey is the better player right now, and picking him up makes the North Stars better this season. If Savard doesn’t improve soon, it’s a big win for the North Stars. Savard goes to Boston, needs to jump start career! The Hockey Hall of Fame is welcoming Johnny Bower and Dickie Moore this year. Bower is a top 10 goalie of all time, and Dickie Moore was the first player to hit 100 points in a season! It sure looks like the Buffalo Sabres have screwed up. After missing out on franchise player Gilbert Perreault, the Sabres passed on some fairly talented players, including Darryl Sittler to take Terry Murray 2nd overall in the NHL draft. Murray looks like one of the least appealing prospects in this draft. Perreault and Sittler are already listed as the #1 center on their respective teams. Terry Murray on the other hand is listed as Buffalo’s 12th best prospect, and is 15th on their depth chart. Here’s a look at top pick Perreault. The NHL is introducing a new award this year. The Lester B. Pearson Award is given annually to the NHL’s most outstanding player in the regular season as judged by the members of NHL players association. It is a companion to the Hart Trophy, which is awarded to the League's Most Valuable Player, as judged by members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association. Lester B. Pearson was the Prime Minister of Canada from 63-68. He is a former player and coach of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues hockey team. __________________ NHL Replay Hall of Fame NHL Replay Cup Champs Last edited by George_Bell; 06-19-2018 at 11:18 AM.