The Last Players of NHL Defunct Teams (1967-1997)

[@stephenlibin9526]

I was born and raised in Calgary. All my pals and I FREAKED OUT with joy when we got the Flames! I think it was summer of '79. I had an uncle take me to a ton of games in those days. We thought we had died and gone to heaven....."WE ARE IN THE BIG LEAGUES!!" I met Kent Nilsson one day, he came into the high-end stereo shop I worked in, I'm going to guess 1981. What I remember was how soft spoken and down to earth he was. He had no snooty airs about him at all. He was a beautiful player, so very skilled, but he didnt like the rough stuff, that's for sure. Fun trip down memory lane, thank you.

[@hockeyxchange3]

Thank you for giving a watch! Glad I was able to bring back good memories!

[@yippykiay13]

I have a 3 year old who was born and raised on the Dallas Stars (seriously, I was listening to the 2019 playoffs while I was in labor) I don’t know what it is about Calgary, but of all the other teams in the NHL, this boy is obsessed with the Calgary Flames. Hey, I’m just happy he’s loving hockey.

[@anthonyriche552]

This was so well done!! And what a clever take. There have been many videos made on defunct teams but none with this angle. I had no idea that Giguère was even a Whaler! Also glad you included the Scouts and the Barons. They are like the NHL's forgotten teams which I can understand why but the fact is thy still existed. Excellent job putting this all together!

[@hockeyxchange3]

Thank you! Honestly I was more worried about any inaccuracies cause I feel my hockey knowledge isn’t on par with a lot of hockey fans, but I’m glad people are enjoying the video!

[@anthonyriche552]

@@hockeyxchange3 You did awesome! I actually learned some stuff I didn't know or had heard before like with Dennis Maruck. Also liked how you did the stats and showed clips. Mistakes will happen. I watched a video yesterday on NHL teams where the creator pronounced the Noriques the "Nordics." We just commented the correct way for future videos. It's all good!

[@markmorris5880]

Former Colorado Rockies fan here, I even still wear my Rockies jerseys to current day Avs games down in Denver and meet up with others who do the same, the Rockies were'nt great but they got us into the Hockey mood and it never went away.....my jerseys are for Rob Ramage (5) and Lanny McDonald (9) but I had los of other favorite players on the team too....it was awesome to see those two players go on to win the Cup in 89 up in Calgary!

[@hockeyxchange3]

That’s great to hear!

[@rockinmosquito]

RIP to The Rockey Hockey Horror Show

[@kadinwilliams8045]

My dad has a Ron Francis autograph jersey, a Joel Quinniville hockey stick and autographs from the 94 WHALERS. He was at the last game with a few friends and it was a sad sight. NHL bring back the WHALERS...

[@michaelleroy9281]

​@@kadinwilliams8045 you think that was sad, try being at the last home game of the Minnesota North Stars in 1993 that was 10x worse

[@GlobalVeteranStories]

Bro how do you only have 200 subscribers?? This video was awesome! So glad this came up in my recommendation! Subscribed!

[@hockeyxchange3]

I appreciate it! I hope to be making more videos like this in the future!

[@brucekish7576]

Excellent video! I was wondering if you do one on the final WHA players who entered the NHL after the merger?

[@hockeyxchange3]

That’s a great idea! Definitely something worth looking into!

[@alu.304]

Footer went on to be one of the greatest Warriors of the Clutch n Grab Era and then on to Nords/Avs Legend💪🏻💪🏻

[@hockeyxchange3]

Definitely a Nords and Avs Legend!

[@russs7574]

I think the biggest problem with the Whalers was they were located in an area where most people were either Rangers, Islanders or Bruins fans to begin with.

[@Tairygreen]

Good stuff, dude. Good facts, good stats, well done video. Cheers!

[@hockeyxchange3]

I try my best 😅 there were things left out for a few players but I hope it was good info

[@ovalvox7888]

Bring back the Oakland Seals. As a kid they never televised any west coast games on TV. The Seals were like a mystery.

[@Pocketrocket-pj1us]

They had white skates I belive. I think they were the only team to do that. Not 100% sure though. Enjoyed the video. I didn't know that Kent Neillson returned in the 90's. Cool info! If the Whale ever returns, we have to have the brass bonanza, and the crazy pants they wore. I think it was the Flyers and Hartford who wore those ridiculous looking pants. lol Gotta love the 80's :) If you are looking for player photos, one place to check is the hockey card set from that year. I'm a big time collector so feel free to ask me any questions. I can talk hockey all day:) Cheers from Montreal

[@michaelleroy9281]

That will never happen 2 things the Oracle Arena is not suitable for hockey there is already a team in the bay area 3 the Sharks are not going to change the name to the Seals see ya Seals

[@TheNickers69]

Great video I like the remix song of the windmill from OOT I noticed when you were talking about the Colorado

I always find it heartbreaking for Quebec and Hartford seeing those franchises winning cup's so quickly after leaving.

[@Malconceivance]

Just fantastic work! Thank you.

[@hockeyxchange3]

Stay tuned for more videos in the future! 😉

[@danbratten3103]

The North Stars were plagued with attendance problems long before they moved to Dallas. My grandfather & my dad had season tickets for the Northstars their first 19 seasons. In the late 70s, the attendance was so bad that they almost folded. Instead, as you pointed out with the Barons, they merged with Cleveland. In the late 80s & into the end of the 90-91 season, attendance was also horrendous. The Gund Bros., who had owned the Barons & took control of the Northstars after their merger, where getting no help from the Metropolitan Sports Commission, who fleeces ownership of the Met Center from the original owners of the stars, with renovations to the Met Center and horrible management by Lou Nanne, they almost moved the Northstars to San Jose after the 89-90 season. Channel 5 News & the Star Tribune did a poll asking people if they cared if the North Stars would leave the Twin Cites....over 60% said no, they didn't care. The league did a deal with the Gund Bros. Giving them the San Jose market as an expansion team and take some North Stars player & prospects, thus de-merging the teams. With the North stars run to the finals in 90-91, plus a season ticket promo that season, something like buy 2 season tickets get 1 free for the remainder of that season plus the next season, attendance spiked. But when the promo ended and you'd now have to pay for the free ticket, and the team went back to it's losing ways, attendance plummeted again until Norm Green was allowed to move the team to Dallas. Once he announced that the team sold out their few remaining home games.

[@tomservo5607]

“Welcome to the Met Center where you will always find a seat and one for your coat”.

[@hockeyxchange3]

The Remaining players of the Atlanta Thrashers is here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/onnLdmpnp7eAarc The Last Players of Defunct NHL Teams (1917-1967) is here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/baiWf2mDeaaJqbc

[@jamestiscareno4387]

Seals fans loved Dennis Maruuuuuuuk. 👍

[@midnightcassettelibrary5171]

Nice history lesson, well done and thank you.

[@JaredtheRabbit]

This is a great video, and it’s very informative. I hope you get as big as OhNyquist and Rob Talks Hockey!

[@hockeyxchange3]

Thanks! Both of them and many others have inspired me to make hockey videos like they have!

[@JaredtheRabbit]

@@hockeyxchange3 Nice! Sorry for the late reply.

[@Viper631]

As a person in New York and having two teams within driving distance (the Islanders and the Rangers) I can't imagine not having a team nearby as a hockey fan or even worse, losing the team altogether.

[@hockeyxchange3]

It is a something a lot of people back then had to go through, at least in today’s game teams are less likely to relocate

[@djnuva]

Great video. BUT North Stars lost in semi finals to Blues in Stanley Cup Playoffs in 67-68 season. I know this Blues pain all too well.

[@hockeyxchange3]

Gotcha, Thank you!

[@michaelleroy9281]

​@HockeyXchange There is no Blues pain 1 Stanley Cup (2019) in franchise history is better than none

[@OttawaNow]

Mike Modano is the only hall of famer on the list. Kent Nilsson, Shane Doan, Jean-Sebastien Giguere are next!

[@hockeyxchange3]

Definitely believe Shane Doan will make it in someday! But as of now it may not be for awhile

[@Cleverogue]

Decent stuff Solid writing, with well edited clips But, with all due respect, you need narration help Let me know if I can be of service

[@hockeyxchange3]

Thank you for the honest feedback! Will continue to work on it for sure

[@stadiumarena5891.]

The Last Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes Player is Dylan Guenther 🐺

[@darcyasher2716]

Very interesting video n

[@tygrkhat4087]

You had the original Winnipeg Jets as the third team in Alberta. Winnipeg is in Manitoba.

[@hockeyxchange3]

The way I worded it does imply they are in Alberta, my bad 😅

[@tomservo5607]

Back in the 80’s the European players in the NHL had a saying…”corners are for bus stops and postage stamps”.

[@ghostkodiak86]

Mike Craig is actually the last Minnesota North Stars player but he did spend most of his career in Europe. He retired in 2013

[@hockeyxchange3]

Correct! My video was of players who’ve were last active in the NHL, I am aware there were players who were still active overseas but wanted to focus on players who were still in the NHL level, but it is still a good fact to point out

[@ghostkodiak86]

@@hockeyxchange3 yeah I saw his stats and he was called up a few times during his time in the NHL also fun fact the stars as of last season or the season before one of the scouts retired that was with them when they were in Minnesota

[@michaelleroy9281]

Mike Modano was the last North Stars player to retire, after the 2010-11 season

[@mariovaccarella6854]

Great Video

[@hockeyxchange3]

Was a fun one to make! A lot of research on both teams and players!

[@mariovaccarella6854]

@@hockeyxchange3 It Was Great. Thanks

[@JeffTheLeafsFan]

I really like your channel! I just subscribed! I kind of do the same thing as you, trying to come up with creative ideas for hockey videos. I know it's not easy but you are doing good! I do mostly Leafs stuff, but I do other hockey facts and history topics also.

[@hockeyxchange3]

Thanks! Also keep up the great work too!

[@SverigeiSverige]

Kenta Nilsson with Atlanta 80-40-53-93.

[@guessundheit6494]

The odd fact is that aside from Cirella (an average player) all of them were standouts, team career leaders and a few hall of famers.

[@hockeyxchange3]

Definitely! That’s what makes these players so interesting to learn about!

[@michaelleroy9281]

​@@hockeyxchange3 Joe Cirrella is the last Colorado Rockies player to retire after 1995-96

[@Gagne87Fixxer]

I’m guessing that Dennis Maruk was the only member of the Cleveland’s Barons to go to the All-Star game..?

[@hockeyxchange3]

There was actually another player, Al MacAdam in the 76-77 season and then Dennis Maruk in 77-78 season 🙂

[@karlschneider9479]

People forget the California Golden Seals were originally the Oakland Seals and were owned by Charley Finley who owned the Oakland A's.

[@hockeyxchange3]

Yep! It’s confusing, they first went by the California Seals, then changed to Oakland Seals, then to Bay Area Seals, to finally their last incarnation the California Golden Seals all in a span of 9 years 😅

[@karlschneider9479]

@@hockeyxchange3 Growing up in Boston in the late 60's and early 70's you had to know someone to get Bruins tix. Thank god that then Pittsburgh Penguins forward Lowell MacDonald had family here that were friends with my folks so the only time we went to the old Gahden was when Pittsburgh was in town.

[@rockinmosquito]

...and the Memphis Tams of the ABA. (Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi)

[@rhyta5042]

@@hockeyxchange3 I was a fan the Seals farm club in Salt Lake City and remember a great player Charlie Simmer who went on to have a decent career as an LA King

[@michaelleroy9281]

It's the same franchise

[@arlichar11]

ive never been a huge hockey fan, but i liked some of these old teams better than some of todays , and its odd to me where some of the teams are and that these arent arounmd anymore, mostly the hartford whalers, much better jerseys and location than carolina , i also like better the north stars in minnesota than the wild.and i always liked the nordiques jerseys .! also think the arizona columbus nashville florida panthers , ducks, sharks, and he absolute worst vegas are terrible hockey locations and team looks .. (tampa bay is also strange location, but at least they got good name and look )

[@hockeyxchange3]

The league is always changing, I wasn’t around when these teams relocated but I was always fascinated by their Jerseys and unique design, it’s unfortunate that they were moved to a new city, especially when there was still a lot of support for the teams

[@scottbinns318]

Man, imagine the chances of the Jets in the 90's if (other than actually staying in Winnipeg) they retained Doan, Selanne, Tkachuk, Zhamnov, Khabibulin, Numminen, et al? Secondly, the Flames were not "always better" than the Jets. The Jets beat the Flames 2-1 in the 80's playoffs (85 & 87 wins with a loss in 86) Moreover, I believe following the 85 season the Jets won the majority of the regular season games the next three years. Obviously in 89 the Flames were outstanding. And finally before seeing the next video, I believe the last Thrashers players are Blake Wheeler, Andrew Ladd, Evander Kane and Zach Bogosian.

[@hockeyxchange3]

Yeah, Could’ve formed a powerhouse, showing that they can win would mean they never would’ve moved

[@one7decimal2eight]

Babcock is such a bish for not playing modano 1 more game.

[@hockeyxchange3]

He deserved to play one more game, very frustrating to see his stats only to find his games played co close to 1,500😓

[@russs7574]

I get what you're saying, but it's the Hockey Hall of Fame, not the Hall of the Very Good and Long Tenured. Shane Doan really isn't a Hall of Famer.

[@hockeyxchange3]

You make a solid point! Which is why I can see it going both ways

[@nietzschescodes]

Atlanta Thrashers: Kane (Edm), Bogosian (TB), Wheeler (Win), Ladd (Arz),, Little (Arz). I think Evander Kane will be the last Thrasher.

[@hockeyxchange3]

Video of them will be out in the next few days! 🤫🤐

[@garyfleming5156]

Wilf Paiement - Toronto Maple Leafs 40 goals 67 assists = 97 points?? I guess math was different in those days. I make it 107 points.

[@hockeyxchange3]

It was a mistake in the video haha, I meant to put 40 goals and 57 assists

[@garyfleming5156]

@@hockeyxchange3 No worries. Sorry for being a smart ass. Great video and certainly brought back memories.

[@hockeyxchange3]

You’re good haha, I’m glad you’re able to give it a watch 😆

[@IDL716]

Today I learned: 40 + 67 = 97

[@hockeyxchange3]

Yes! My mistake in the video haha, supposed to be 40g 57a for 97 points 😅

[@kevinstull8552]

Mike Babcock screwed Mike Modano out of playing his 1,500th NHL game, leaving him forever one game shy of that milestone.

[@hockeyxchange3]

It’s a real shame that he did that yeah

[@jimraynor3767]

2:19 40 goals + 67 assists is 107 points, not 97.

[@hockeyxchange3]

Thanks for the catch, I meant to put 57 assists 😅 and he did score was 97pts for the Leafs

[@jimraynor3767]

​@@hockeyxchange3 No biggie. Just something that caught my eye. 🙂 Thanks for the interesting video.

[@brianrajala7671]

Norm Green still sucks IMO!

[@hockeyxchange3]

I’m with you, I’m a Minnesotan native and I have a low-key grudge with Norm moving the team too 😂

[@Angel...Luis1]

And now no more coyotes franchise

[@hshaughnessy17]

For all the old Whalers fans out there, kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHWuhKN7m7WCitE

[@Ritaluopa]

Why Teppo Numminen kuuluu Hockey hall of fameen?

[@michaelleroy9281]

Only one of these teams is defunct Seals/ Barons the Minnesota North Stars Atlanta Flames Kansas City Scouts Colorado Rockies Hartford Whalers original Winnipeg Jets are still in business and Quebec Nordiques

[@danbratten3103]

Cleveland Barons aren't defeuct. When they merged with the North Stars, the owners of the Barons became owners of the North Stars. After the 1989-1990 season they almost moved the North Stars to San Jose. The NHL came up with a solution. The NHL would give the owners the San Jose market and they would sell the north stars. They were also allowed to fleece the North Stars of players & prospects. Thus the North Stars also participated in the expansion draft after the 91 season. So in a way the leage de-merged the North Stars / Seals-Barons franchises with the creation of the San Jose Sharks.

[@kc0lif]

Oakland seals are defunct but other teams moved and changed names that's not really defunct.

[@hockeyxchange3]

You make a fair point 😅

[@dinodenver1408]

Those team weren't defunct. They were relocated. Defunct teams stopped operating and folded. They ceased to exist after that.. Defunct and relocation are two different things.

[@rockinmosquito]

Despite whether the teams moved or folded, very interesting video.

[@sjdrifter72]

Sorry to burst your bubble, but those teams are DEFUNCT!

[@dinodenver1408]

@@sjdrifter72 no they aren't, they are relocated teams. Defunct teams quit operations.

[@Lets_Talk_About_Hockey]

Great video! It’s interesting to see how long a team’s legacy can last, even after the team folds or moves. If you’re planning on doing a follow up video with the pre-original six era teams, a fun fact to add from that era would be to talk about Reg Noble. He was the last player from the NHL’s original 1917-18 season. Keep up the good work, my friend!

[@hockeyxchange3]

That may be a good video idea for the future! 😉

[@TimFrith24]

It's been 25 years since the 1st incarnation of the Hartford Whalers played their last regular season home game at the Hartford Civic Center (now XL Center) before becoming currently known as the Carolina Hurricanes. On May 15, 2023, Anna and Olivia Melnyk, on behalf of their late father Eugene, will sell the Ottawa Senators to a Hartford-based ownership group led by real estate broker Ben Castonguay and hedge fund investor Cliff Asness for $975 million, including a $195 relocation fee. On June 20, 2023, the NHL board of governors will approve both the sale and relocation of the Senators in a 30-2 vote. As a result, the Seantors will move from Ottawa to Hartford to become the 2nd incarnation of the Hartford Whalers and play at the XL Center beginning in the 2023-24 NHL season.

[@hockeyxchange3]

I laughed way to hard at this 😂 I honestly would want to see a team back in Hartford though!

[@TimFrith24]

@@hockeyxchange3 Thanks.

[@spanky9676]

What 2 teams voted no?

[@rileyjackfansmithandjones8238]

Just make it happen, and Bring Back The Brass Bonanza!

[@kadinwilliams8045]

I would love to see that...Que the Brass Bonanza...LETS GO WHALERS...

[@jeffsandroid6145]

*Checks time remaining in video. "He's not going to do the Thrashers!" Got me good with that ending. Can't wait for the next one, keep up the good work!

[@hockeyxchange3]

Video is on the works! 😉

[@WhoWantsCake98]

I didn't realize Kent Nilsson came back and played a few games in 94-95. I'd always though Brad Marsh (retired in 1993) was the last ever ATL Flame. I can definitely say I learned something from this video, so thanks.

[@hockeyxchange3]

My pleasure! It’s always great to know I could share interesting facts about players and their teams

[@gaffneyrailroading1982]

Kent Nilsson was also the guy that Ron Hextall whacked on the back of the legs in the Finals one of the years Edmonton won the Cup.

[@patbrennan6572]

Me too.

[@SverigeiSverige]

@@gaffneyrailroading1982 1987

[@Actionronnie]

He was also the last WHA Winnipeg Jet to be in the NHL.

[@idontgivetkachuk]

This video was incredible! Great job man!

[@hockeyxchange3]

I appreciate giving my video a watch! Big fan by the way! Been watching you for years before creating this channel!

[@michaelleroy9281]

As of March of 2023 it looks like no teams are going to relocate for the 2023-24 season so forget about these teams coming back and there are no plans for future expansion

[@oldaggieb9403]

Good stuff

[@Kyle-km4vr]

Quebec is disrespected

[@hockeyxchange3]

They honestly need to get a team back in Quebec, I hope they will one day either through expansion or relocation

[@sjdrifter72]

As long as Gary Bettman remains as commissioner, neither Quebec nor Hartford will ever get the Nordiques and Whalers back.

[@michaelleroy9281]

​@@sjdrifter72 As of 2023 there are no plans for future expansion in the NHL so forget about all this talk " Oh I wish ( name the team) would come back

[@Rockhound6165]

Fun Fact: Mark Messier was the last member of the WHA to retire from the NHL. He began his career with the Indianapolis Racers in 1978(the same team Gretzky played for) then the Cincinnati Stingers before being drafted to the Oilers when the WHA and NHL merged. Mess retired in 2004.

[@hockeyxchange3]

Definitely worth a video to talk about for WHA teams!

[@prestonlindbeck1197]

Messier was also the last active athlete to have played in the 1970s as well.

[@Rockhound6165]

@@prestonlindbeck1197 I think in any sport IIRC.

[@WarioSaysSo]

4:45 - "Magic Man" Kent Nilsson was indeed a very special player on the ice. His magic touch of puck-handling and skating was something of a very rare breed. But as said, Nilsson was not a player who wanted to be in the more dirty plays on the ice and played a hockey style that was both a winner and a leg-tripp at the same time. 10 seasons in NHL/WHL and was for a top level player producing fine numbers. He won a championship in 4 countries/5 leagues and was in the finals for 2 more; - Canada = 2-time WHA Avco Cup Champion & NHL Stanley Cup Champion. - Sweden = Elitserien champion (SM-guld). - Swizerland = National League Champion. - Italy = Serie A Champion. - Austria = Alpenliga finalist - Spain = LNHH finalist - Norway = 2nd place in season league.

[@hockeyxchange3]

He was one the most skilled players to ever play both in North America and dominating in European leagues as well!

[@Chiefsfansince-qb1kt]

On your video you stated that the Kansas City Scouts had no on-ice success. This was a true statement but before anyone writes off Kansas City as a hockey town, take these facts into consideration. The Scouts and Washington Capitals came into existence in the NHL at a time when the rival World Hockey Association was taking players from NHL teams at a dramatic pace and paying huge dollars just to get decent to fringe players to jump leagues. Aside from this factor, the NHL had aggressively expanded in the proceeding years by adding 6 teams for the 1967-68 season, 2-more in 1970, 2-more in 1972 and 2-more in 1974. That's 12 teams over a 7-year span, PLUS what the WHA did. So where was the talent supposed to come from?!!! The Scouts and Capitals had very little left to build their teams and had no chance of being competitive until at least their 5th, 6th or 7th draft. The Scouts fan base (me being one of them) was actually starting to grow near the end of their 2nd season when they were bringing in larger crowds, despite a lengthy winless streak. I was part of a sellout crowd of 16,500 at Kemper Arena when the Scouts played to a 2-2 tie with the California Golden Seals on a night known as Merchant's Night. The atmosphere was outstanding that night and I knew then it could be that way on a regular basis had the team been good. Sports fans and hockey fans in Kansas City knew this was going to be a long-term growth type of proposition and the NHL powers that be at that time were of ZERO help to the ownership interests of Kansas City. If Gary Bettman was the NHL's commissioner back then (Clarence Campbell was in charge at that time and he didn't give a rip about expansion teams because they weren't the Leafs or the Canadiens) he would have stuck with the program and helped Kansas City to build and secure a fan base and a corporate base. The fans were/are there. They just needed a product to enjoy. Kansas Citians are not stupid people. They are kind, hard working people who know the value of a dollar. They are not going to throw good money at a bad product and that's the same way it is in every NHL city. KC never got a fair chance as the owners were pressured to sell out waaay too soon. Kansas City deserves a 2nd chance at an NHL team. Atlanta, Minnesota, the Bay Area, Winnipeg and Denver all got 2nd chances. Where's the 2nd chance for Kansas City NHL?!!! P.S. Quebec City should be getting strong consideration as well!

[@HawklordLI]

Damned straight about KC!

[@hockeyxchange3]

Yeah. A lot of these teams fell victim to stubborn management and poor decisions from the owners, it’s great to see there are people around who still remembers when their teams used to be around! I do feel bad that all of theses teams were moved and left their fans disappointed for that decision

[@Chiefsfansince-qb1kt]

@@hockeyxchange3 And I am probably one of the most-disappointed of all of those fans from Kansas City that the NHL didn't own up and help the Scouts survive. Hopefully, before I leave this earth, another NHL team will call Kansas City home and I'll be able to die in peace. 🙄

[@kadinwilliams8045]

Kansas City, Quebec City and Hartford all need their teams back...

[@Rockhound6165]

I think what sunk the Scouts was their arena. Kemper was not hockey friendly and IIRC it was in the middle of nowhere.

[@racingfanz4762]

I would not call some of these teams defunct. Defunct means no longer active. There are still some active teams. The Rockies became the Devils. The Nordiques became the Avalanche. The North Stars became the Stars. The Jets became the Coyotes. The Whalers became the Hurricanes.

[@hockeyxchange3]

Fair point 👍

[@canuck_gamer3359]

I'm a Montreal Canadiens' fan and although it makes me feel old to say this. you young folks really missed something special when the Hartford Whalers moved. That building was special and there was always a unique atmosphere there, no matter what time of year a game was taking place. But in the playoffs, wow! That was as loud a building as I have EVER heard in my life. I really miss those days!

[@hockeyxchange3]

Definitely! I was in Hartford a few months ago to see a Wolfpack game where the Whalers used to play and saw their whalers banners. Wish I could’ve been around in those days to watch!

[@peterlee4682]

Additional odd fact about Kent Nilsson; when the Atlanta Flames originally drafted him, they announced the wrong name; he was drafted as Torbjorn Nilsson who was, in fact, a soccer player. The Flames then drafted Kent Nilsson the next year using the correct name but had to draft him earlier. Watch "Kent Nilsson crossbar challenge" where a reporter put him on the spot during warm up and Kent scooped 5 pucks onto the ice near the blue line and proceeded to hit the crossbar with the first shot to the amazement of all, hanging his head and smiling sheepishly... a legend made BULLETPROOF!

[@hockeyxchange3]

Did not know that about his draft! Haha interesting story for sure!

[@jamestiscareno4387]

I grew up an Oakland Seals/California Golden Seals fan. LOVED the Seals and was totally heartbroken when they left. Now a San Jose Sharks fan from their beginning. HOCKEY IS LIFE

[@michaelleroy9281]

What was to love about the Seals ? they were losers

[@sdgakatbk]

Very good video. I look forward to a video on the last player in the NHL for early NHL franchises like the original Senators, the NY Americans, and particularly the Montreal Maroons.

[@iangurudata]

Foote beat out Forsberg by just a couple of months. ..well... technically anyways.

[@zritel]

Winnipeg is in Manitoba, not Alberta; the original Jets may have had problems, but being "the third team" in a province dominated by the Flames and Oilers wasn't among them.

[@Noahheisx]

The North Stars Turned in to the Stars

[@dannadcrick7144]

Dallas Stars

[@aarondebeers9104]

Great video ... thanks for putting this together, love old Hockey trivia. One critique .... background music too loud, takes away from the info ... IMO

[@hockeyxchange3]

Thanks for the feedback! Appreciate the honesty, always looking to improve on my videos 👍

[@Ritaluopa]

I have to ask you? Do you know how why? Teppu Numminen on kahdessa paikassa hänen paita katosso?

[@thomasgallagher7092]

Rockies had killer uni’s

[@alexleveille5322]

And kovalchuck with the atlanta trashers🤪

[@hockeyxchange3]

Haha, You’ll find out who’s left with the Thrashers in a few days 😇

[@svart_kors]

Life long Hartford Whalers fan. They're still my favourite team. Hockey's never been quite the same for me.

[@hockeyxchange3]

I hope one of these days they can bring back the Whalers!

[@michaelleroy9281]

​@HockeyXchange That will never happened because Hartford failed the first time

[@fredklein3829]

Is it Blake Wheeler? Started with Atlanta in 2011, ended with Winnipeg in 2023.

[@hockeyxchange3]

Made a video of the remaining players of the Thrashers if you wanna check it out

[@johncushman7458]

Shane Doan of The Phoenix Coyotes Should Most Definitely Should Be Inducted Into The NHL Hall of Fame, Located In Toronto Canada!!!!!!

[@FrankF.Y]

regarding HoF for Doan, the thing is, there are so many players like him who would deserve it too so, while there could be arguments he should be in there, that would be "unfair" to hundreds of other players of his caliber.

[@sjdrifter72]

Doan does not deserve to be in the HOF. His team never accomplished anything and 2012 was a fluke considering how quickly the team went back to its losing ways.

[@hockeyxchange3]

That’s a fair point to make! 👍

[@superheracross89]

@@sjdrifter72 if it was me they need to move from az

[@davideaston6944]

Great research - nice effort! Cheers

[@hockeyxchange3]

Much appreciated! Making video like these are why I enjoy the sport of hockey!

[@peter8367]

Thanks for the content!

[@hockeyxchange3]

Thank you for giving my video a watch! Got more to come!

[@dax138]

Great Video!!

[@hockeyxchange3]

Thank you! I am grateful you and everyone else took the time to watch!

[@PTrep2727]

Well done. 🏒🏒👍👍

[@hockeyxchange3]

Thank you! Appreciate that people are still watching the is video!

[@oakmountain2788]

Well researched and delivered - great work

[@hockeyxchange3]

Appreciate the kind words! Was lots of fun to research!

[@oakmountain2788]

@@hockeyxchange3 Your interest and passion came through in the final product. Keep it up!

[@MichaelSIngle-gn9qz]

The only defunct team since the 1940s was the Cleveland Barons. Every other team you called "defunct" is still playing in the league in another city.