From Sporting News Hockey Register 75-76:
Jerry Butler, St Louis 75-76, broken foot in camp, missed first 14 games.
Bruce Greig, California 74-75, contract holdout, missed first 67 games.
Joey Johnston, Chicago 75-76, broken wrist in offseason automobile accident, missed first 12 games.
Mike McMahon, Minnesota WHA 74-75, broken ribs in camp, returned and played in 64 games that season.
Danny O'Shea, St Louis 73-74, missed entire season with heart ailment, was released by Blues in October 73. Signed with Minnesota WHA for 74-75.
Doug Palazzari, St Louis 75-76, shoulder surgery, missed entire season.
Bob Plager, St Louis 75-76, Suspended for first 5 games for shoving an official.
Don Tannahill, Vancouver 73-74, back surgery, missed first 42 games.
Reg Thomas, Baltimore WHA 74-75, broken ankle in pre-season, returned and played in 50 games that season.
Roger Crozier, Buffalo 74-75, stomach injury, missed first 10 games.
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