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1980 RETIREMENTS & NEW PLAYERS
As has been discussed, Gordie Howe retires at age 51. In this universe he finished with more goals and points. 810 goals and 1863 points are the new marks that Gretzky is aiming for.
I've also attached the new players that are drafted or assigned to teams this offseason. The Oilers have an absolutely ridiculous draft, getting Paul Coffey, Jari Kurri, and Andy Moog in the 1980 Draft! That's gotta be the best draft class of any team in history, as far as I know. Even previously in the 1979 Draft the Oilers grabbed Mark Messier, Glenn Anderson, and Kevin Lowe... which is about equal in value. Gretzky's supporting cast is arriving for the dynasty.
In contrast to the Oilers' pickups, the Whalers don't have anyone of note coming from the draft in 1980. But that's fine because I know the next 3 drafts will be quite good for Hartford. I like the setting where players go to their historical teams... it gives more flavour to the game.
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