Randy Wood and Greg D. Adams (b.
1983)
Randy Wood was an undrafted Yale
graduate when he was signed by the New York Islanders in 1986. He became a quality contributor to the
team who had 3 seasons of 20+ goals in NY. He enjoyed 3 strong seasons in Buffalo from 1991-94 and saw
short stints with Toronto and Dallas afterwards. He retired in 1997 as a member of the team he started
playing for, the New York Islanders.
Greg Adams played well over 1000 NHL games and enjoyed
4 seasons of 30+ goals, all but one of those being with the Vancouver
Canucks. He was an integral part
of the team’s great 1994 cup run to the finals.
Patrick Flatley and Bob Sweeney
Flatley spent all but one of his 14 NHL seasons in Long
Island. His first season with the
team was in 1984. He helped the
Islanders reach the finals for the fifth consecutive time but lost the Cup to the rising Edmonton Oilers. That would be the closest he ever got
to the trophy. A grinder, hard
working fan favorite Flatley was fifth Islanders captain in franchise history.
Bob Sweeney spent a decade in the
NHL. His best two seasons were in
87/88 and 89/90. He scored 20+
goals and 45+ points each season that saw his team, the Boston Bruins, reach
the Stanley Cup finals.
David Oliver and Aris Brimanis
David Oliver spent two full seasons with the Oilers after
the 1994 lockout and then bounced around the NHL and other pro leagues until he
retired in 2007. He appeared in
over 200 NHL games, most recently with the 05/06 Dallas Stars.
Aris Brimanis made his NHL debut with
the Philadelphia Flyers in 1993/94.
He would go on to play over 100 NHL games seeing time with the
Islanders, Ducks and most recently the 03/04 St. Louis Blues.
Steven McCarthy and Ross Lupaschuk
From 1999-2004 Steven McCarthy cycled between the Chicago
Blackhawks and their AHL affiliate, the Norforlk Admirals. The defenseman found a home in Vancouver
after the lockout and played with the Canucks until they traded him to Atlanta
before seasons end. He spent two
full season with the Trashers before leaving for Europe in 2008.
Originally drafted by Washington, Ross
Lupaschuk came to Pittsburgh as part of the Jaromir Jagr trade. His only 3 NHL games would come with
the 02/03 Penguins.
Cristobal Huet and Brian Pothier
Cristobal Huet is only the second France born player to make
the NHL and the first goalie from the country to appear in the league. He made his NHL debut with the LA Kings
but broke out as a starting goalie with the Montreal Canadiens. He won the 2010 Stanley Cup as
Chicago’s backup goalie.
Brian
Pothier made his NHL debut with the 2000/01 Atlanta Thrashers. He played his first full NHL season
with the 05/06 Ottawa Senators. The following summer he signed with the
Washington Capitals and played part of 4 seasons for the club with concussions
promblems limiting his play.
Per Gustafsson and Mick Vukota
Per Gustafsson made his NHL debut with the 1996/97 Florida
Panthers. The two way defeseman
scored 29 points in 58 games with the team as a rookie. He was traded to Toronto that summer
and played 22 games for the team before he was traded again to the Ottawa
Senators just before the trade deadline.
He played 9 games for the Senators and then fled to Sweden. He scored 8 goals and 35 points in his
89 game NHL career.
For a decade,
from 1987-97, Mick Vukota was the Islanders tough guy. In 575 regular season games he spent
over 2000 minutes in the penalty box and only recorded 46 points. His last NHL season was split between
the Lightning and Canadiens.
David Moss and Jason Pominville
David Moss has already spent half a dozen years as a solid
bottom line righ winger in Calgary.
He scored 20 goals during the 2008/09 season. Moss recently signed a 2 years contract with the Pheonix
Coyotes.
Jason Pominville is the
current Buffalo Sabres captain who also appeared in the 2012 All-Star game. Since making his NHL debut in 03/04 he
has spent his entire career in Buffalo and has scored at least 20 goals each
season since his rookie year.
Rick Tabaracci and Drew Bannister
After making his NHL debut with the 1988/89 Pittsburgh
Penguins Tabaracci played for the Jets, Capitals, Flames, Lightning, Trashers
and ended his career as a Colorado Avalanche in 2000.
Between 1996 and 2002 Drew Bannister dressed for the
Lightning, Oilers, Mighty Ducks and Rangers.
Tommy Albelin and Joel Bouchard
If you take into account playoff games then Tommy Albelin
appeared in well over 1000 NHL games.
His rookie season was with the 1987/88 Quebec Nordiques and after two
years with the club he was traded to the Devils. With New Jersey Albelin won the 1995 Stanley Cup. He played for the Calgary Flames from
1996-2001 and then returned to New Jersey were he won a second Stanley Cup ring
in 2003. He retired a Devil in
2007.
Debuting for the 94/95 Calgary Flames Joel Bouchard also
played for the Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, Phoenix Coyotes, New Jersey
Devils, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins and finally the 05/06 New York
Islanders.
Ronnie Stern and Todd Ewen
Ronnie Stern was a fierce fighter who could also contribute
to the score sheet. In 638 regular
season games Stern amassed 75 goals, 161 points and 2077 penalty minutes. Most of his career was spent in Calgary
but he started it in Vancouver and ended his career in San Jose.
Like Stern, Todd Ewen was best known for throwing
punches. He racked up 1911 penalty
minutes in just over 500 games. He
won a Stanley Cup with the 1993 Montreal Canadiens.
Brad McCrimmon and Richard Matvichuk
Brad McCrimmon was an All-Star defenceman who won a Stanley
Cup with the Calgary Flames in 1989.
He finished his 1200+ game NHL career with over 400 points and a +/-
rating of +444. He passed away in
the 2011 Lokomotiv plane crash, he was the team’s head coach.
Richard Matvichuk’s NHL career began in Minnesota, playing
with the 92/93 North Stars. He
followed the team to Dallas and was one of the team’s top 4 defeseman when they
won the 1999 Stanley Cup. He
retired in 2007 after a couple years in New Jersey.
Kyle McLaren and Andreas Johansson
The 9th overall pick by the Bruins in 1995 Kyle
McLaren spent a dozen seasons in the NHL playing for Boston and San Jose.
Andreas Johansson netted 81 goals and 169 points in his 377
NHL game career. He first played for the New York Islanders in 95/96 and then
moved to Pittsburgh, Ottawa, Calgary, Tampa Bay, New York (Rangers) and finally
the 03/04 Nashville Predators.
Oleg Kvasha and Terry Carkner
Debuting for the 98/99 Florida Panthers Oleg Kvasha’s best
NHL season was a 15 goal and 51 point 03/04 season with the New York
Islanders. His last NHL season in
05/06 was split between the Islanders and Coyotes.
Terry Carkner spent 13 seasons in the NHL. He helped the Florida Panthers reach
the 1996 Stanley Cup final and retired with the team in 1999. He’s the third cousin of current NHL
player Matt Carkner.
Frantisek Musil and Jimmie Olvestad
Musil spent 15 years in the NHL and suited up in well over
800 NHL games. His son David was
the 31st overall pick in the 2011 NHL, getting called by the Oilers.
Swede Jimmie Olvestad spent 2 seasons in the NHL playing 111
games with the Tampa Bay Lightning from 2001-2003.
Kyle Rossiter and Tony Granato
Kyle Rossiter made his NHL debut with the 01/02 Florida
Panthers. He played a total of 9
games for the franchise up until the trade deadline of 2004 when he was dealt
to the Atlanta Thrashers. He
played 2 games for the team that year and netted his only NHL point, an
assist.
Tony Granato scored 36 goals in his rookie season for the
88/89 New York Rangers and earned a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team of
1989. He helped the LA Kings reach
the 1993 Stanley Cup finals. That
season also saw him score 37 goals, his fourth 30+ NHL goal season. As a San Jose Shark he played in the
1997 NHL All-Star Game and won the 1997 Bill Masterton Trophy. He has coached
for the Avlanche and Penguins since retiring. His sister is Hockey Hall of Famer Cammi Granato.
Jim Watson and Forbes Kennedy
Jimmie Watson spent his whole 10 year NHL career with the
Philadelphia Flyers. The 5 time
All-Star is the bother of Joe Watson, who was also a Flyers Defenseman. He won the 1974 and 1975 Stanley Cup.
Forbes Kennedy is a well known sports personality in Prince
Edward Island having served as a long time local hockey coach after retiring. Although he was born in New Brunswick
he moved to PEI at an early age and became one of the province’s first NHL
players. He was known as a tough customer who played in over 600 NHL games.
Bob Dailey and George “Red” Sullivan
A 2 time NHL All-Star Bob Dailey spent 4 seasons with the
Vancouver Canucks and 6 with the Flyers.
His career was ended briefly when he shattered his ankle during a game
in 1981.
A 5 time NHL All-Star Red Sullivan was captain of the New
York Rangers from 1957-61. This card is from the 91/92 Ultimate set, one of the first card products with an autograph parallel. True autographs from this set are stamped, a feature hard to see but present in the scan.
Lou Fontinato
Lou Fontinato spent 9 full seasons in the NHL and his career
was ended early when he suffered a neck injury during a game that paralyzed him
for a month. He was best known for
his tough physical play.
John Tripp and Eric Meloche
A couple rare European autographs, John Tripp played 9 games for the 02/03 NY Rangers and 34
games for the 03/04 LA Kings.
From 2001-2004 Eric Meloche dressed for 63 games for the
Pittsburgh Penguins and scored 8 goals.
He scored 1 more NHL goal in 13 games for the 06/07 Philadelphia Flyers. His father is former NHLer Gilles
Meloche.
Adam Pineault and Alex Brooks
Adam Pineault was recalled for 3 games playing for the
2007/08 Columbus Blue Jackets and was held scoreless.
Defeseman Alex Brooks played 19 games for the 2006/07 New
Jersey Devils.
Kyle Okposo and Benn Ferriero
The 7th overall pick of the 2006 NHL draft Kyle
Olposo has already played 4 full NHL seasons. He enjoyed his best season yet last year scoring 24 goals
for the Islanders.
Since 2009 Benn Ferriero has dressed in 92 games for the San
Jose Sharks, scoring 14 goals.
Matt Toarmina and Keith Ballard
D-man Matt Toarmina has spent parts of last two seasons with
the New Jersey Devils and recently signed a new contract with the Tampa Bay
Lightning.
With over 500 NHL games already on his resume Keith Ballard
continues to be a solid NHL defenseman.
The 11th overall pick of the Sabres in 2002, Ballard made his
NHL debut with the 05/06 Coyotes.
Fredrik Norrena and Joe Daley
Fredrik Norrena won an Olympic Silver Medal as Finland’s
backup goalie during the 2006 Winter Games. From 2006-2008 he appeared between the pipes 100 times for
the Columbus Blue Jackets.
From 1968-1972 Joe Daley played 105 NHL games between the
Penguins, Sabres and Red Wings. He
enjoyed his greatest success as the Winnipeg Jets goalie for their entire 7
year WHA existence. He currently
operates a hockey card store in the area.
Martin Biron and Tomas Vokoun
The current New York Rangers backup goalie Martin Biron saw
his first taste of NHL action for the 95/96 Buffalo Sabres. The 500 game NHL
vet remained with the Sabres until a 2007 trade to the Flyers.
A two time NHL All-Star Tomas Vokoun recently signed with
the Pittsburgh Penguins. He holds
numerous franchise records for the Nashville Predators having been with the
team from their inaugural season to 2007.
Kari Lehtonen
The 2nd overall pick of the 2002 NHL draft Kari
Lehtonen spent 5 years with the now defunct Atlanta Thrashers before moving on
to the Dallas Stars. He holds nearly
all important franchise goalie records for the Thrashers including most games
played, wins, and shutouts.
Zenith Komarniski and Pat Leahy
Zenith Komarniski played 18 games for the 99/00 Vancouver
Canucks, 1 game for the 02/03 Canucks and 2 games for the 03/04 Columbus Blue
Jackets.
Pat Leahy made his NHL debut for the 03/04 Boston Bruins. He
would play 49 games for the franchise until 2006. His last taste of the NHL was a one game call up for the
06/07 Nashville Predators. He scored
4 goals and 8 points for the Bruins in 05/06.
Ken Berry and Jim Agnew
Ken Berry’s 55 game NHL career came from parts of 2 seasons
with the Edmonton Oilers and another 2 with the Vancouver Canucks. He was a Memorial Cup winner and
Canadian Olympian before dressing in the big leagues.
From 1986-1992 Jim Agnew played just over 60 games for the
Vancouver Canucks. Injuries forced
him to retire after playing 16 games for the 92/93 Hartford Whalers. He only netted 1 NHL point, an assist,
in 85 games.
Bob Chrystal and Dave Richardson
Bob Chrystal spent 2 full NHL season playing for the New
York Rangers. From 1953-55 he
scored 11 goals and 25 points for the Rangers.
Dave Richardson skated in 45 NHL games from 1963-68. He suited up for the Rangers, Blackhawks
and Red Wings.
Hugh Coflin and Ross Brooks
Hugh Coflin played 1 season, 31 games, for the 50/51 Chicago
Blackhawks scoring 3 assists.
Ross Brooks made his NHL debut for the 72/73 Boston Bruins
at 36 years old. He appeared in 54
games over 3 seasons with the club.
He is also notable for being the first Jewish NHL goaltender.
Mike Blake and Mike Moffat
Over 3 seasons, from 1981-84, Mike Blake backstopped 40 NHL
contests for the LA Kings.
Mike Moffat appeared in 19 regular season and a further 11
playoff games for the Boston Bruins from 1981-84.
Barrie Meissner and Norm Beaudin
Barrie Meissner played 6 games for the Minnnesota North
Stars in the late 1960s including
1 game for the inaugural 67/68 team.
Norm Beaudin dressed in 13 games for the inaugural 67/68 St.
Louis Blues. His only other NHL
action was 12 games for the 70/71 North Stars but he’s best known for playing 4
full seasons for the WHA’s Winnipeg Jets.
He scored 38 goals and 103 points for the inaugural team of 72/73 while
playing on a line with Bobby Hull.
John Markell and Rod Willard
John Markell dressed for the Winnipeg Jets, St. Louis Blues
and Minnesota North Stars. In 55
NHL games he scored 11 goals and 21 points. For the record in my short letters to the players I do ask
if they can sign on top of the faded logo.
Rod Willard played a single NHL game for the 1982/83 Toronto
Maple Leafs. He was held
scoreless.
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