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August 26 NHL History Deep Dive | NHL News
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August 26th in NHL history: Bobby Orr shattered records with his $200K/year contract in ’71, while the Hall of Fame opened in ’61 and welcomed legends like Richard and Sawchuk. Mike Gartner retired in ’98 as a 708-goal scorer, and trades like Calgary’s McCrimmon pickup and Hartford’s Wesley deal shaped playoff runs. Birthdays of stars like Wayne Simmonds add to the legacy—this date is packed with hockey’s biggest moments.
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