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Category: New England Whalers

Gretzky nearly became teammates with Gordie Howe in 1978

Legendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers every Wednesday.This week, Fischler reveals how Wayne Gretzky came very close to becoming Gordie Howe's linemate with the New England Whaler...

Slim and None Podcast: Episode 8 – The First WHA Draft

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The WHA had franchises but needed to add players. This is the story of the first WHA draft and the building of the New England Whalers. Assistant coach and assistant GM Ron Ryan joins in the conversation.

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