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Legends, Trades, and Rookie Royalty | NHL News
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In a pivotal July 1989, the Rangers shocked the league by hiring Neil Smith as GM — a move that would fuel their 1994 Cup run with bold moves like signing Gretzky and Messier. Meanwhile, Bob Gainey, the defensive titan who won five Cups with Montreal, retired after 16 seasons, later guiding Dallas to glory. Fast forward to July 2023, and the Blackhawks inked Connor Bedard — jaw broken, rookie of the year — proving the NHL’s endless cycle of legacy, reinvention, and rising stars.
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