1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season
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The 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season was their eighth season and their first season in the National Hockey League
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Goaltending
was one of two special cases (the other being Wayne Gretzky), as a gentlemen's agreement between the Hartford Whalers
and the Detroit Red Wings
, which held his rights, led to the Wings declining to reclaim Howe.
These are Winnipeg players whose NHL rights were reclaimed when the WHA merged with the NHL. This list is incomplete.
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
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Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L | October 10, 1979 | 2–4 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1979–80 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their thirteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes... ) |
0–1–0 |
| 2 | L | October 11, 1979 | 0–4 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1979–80 1979–80 Boston Bruins season The 1979–80 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 56th season. In the first round of the NHL Draft, the Bruins drafted Ray Bourque. The Bruins had two different coaches during the season... ) |
0–2–0 |
| 3 | W | October 14, 1979 | 4–2 | Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1979–80 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season The 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season was the franchise's fourth season in Colorado and their sixth in the NHL. Trying to jolt the fan base and create some excitement for the club, the team hired Don Cherry away from the Boston Bruins as installed him as the new head coach... ) |
1–2–0 |
| 4 | L | October 17, 1979 | 1–5 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1979–80 1979–80 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:*Game 28 would be the last game ever played in the Detroit Olympia.*Game 33 would be the first ice hockey game ever played in the Joe Louis Arena.As a result the Red Wings were forced on a four-game road trip from December 16 to 26.-Regular season:... ) |
1–3–0 |
| 5 | W | October 19, 1979 | 3–2 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1979–80 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season The 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season was the thirteenth season in North Stars history. The previous year's merger with the Cleveland Barons began to pay off as the North Stars finished with a winning record for the first time in seven years, and finished in third place in the Adams Division... ) |
2–3–0 |
| 6 | L | October 20, 1979 | 1–4 | @ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1979–80 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season The 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season was the franchise's fourth season in Colorado and their sixth in the NHL. Trying to jolt the fan base and create some excitement for the club, the team hired Don Cherry away from the Boston Bruins as installed him as the new head coach... ) |
2–4–0 |
| 7 | L | October 24, 1979 | 0–4 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1979–80 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-fourth season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
2–5–0 |
| 8 | W | October 26, 1979 | 3–2 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1979–80 1979–80 Boston Bruins season The 1979–80 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 56th season. In the first round of the NHL Draft, the Bruins drafted Ray Bourque. The Bruins had two different coaches during the season... ) |
3–5–0 |
| 9 | T | October 28, 1979 | 2–2 | St. Louis Blues (1979–80 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season The 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season was the 13th in franchise history. It involved the team returning to the NHL Playoffs for the first time in three seasons, following the team's 34-34-12 record during the regular-season, good for 80 points... ) |
3–5–1 |
| 10 | W | October 31, 1979 | 5–2 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season The 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques eighth season overall, however, it marked as their expansion season in the National Hockey League. Quebec had played their previous seven seasons in the now defunct World Hockey Association... ) |
4–5–1 |
| 11 | T | November 2, 1979 | 1–1 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1979–80 1979–80 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
4–5–2 |
| 12 | T | November 4, 1979 | 4–4 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Islanders season The 1979-80 New York Islanders season was the eighth in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup. During the season, the Islanders dropped below the 100-point mark for the first time in five years, earning only 91 points.... ) |
4–5–3 |
| 13 | L | November 6, 1979 | 0–8 | @ Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1979–80 1979–80 Atlanta Flames season The 1979–80 Atlanta Flames season was the eighth and final season in Atlanta for the franchise. The franchise was bought and moved to Calgary, Alberta to become the Calgary Flames.-Offseason:... ) |
4–6–3 |
| 14 | L | November 7, 1979 | 3–6 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1979–80 1979–80 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
4–7–3 |
| 15 | L | November 10, 1979 | 4–8 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 62nd season of the franchise, 52nd season as the Maple Leafs. In July 1979, Leafs owner Harold Ballard brought back Punch Imlach, a longtime friend, as general manager. Imlach traded Lanny McDonald to undermine team captain Darryl Sittler's influence... ) |
4–8–3 |
| 16 | W | November 14, 1979 | 3–2 | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1979–80 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season The 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season was the Whalers' first season in the National Hockey League. Along with the Edmonton Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets, the Whalers were one of four World Hockey Association franchises that joined the NHL... ) |
5–8–3 |
| 17 | L | November 16, 1979 | 2–3 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season The 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques eighth season overall, however, it marked as their expansion season in the National Hockey League. Quebec had played their previous seven seasons in the now defunct World Hockey Association... ) |
5–9–3 |
| 18 | L | November 18, 1979 | 2–3 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1979–80 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their thirteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes... ) |
5–10–3 |
| 19 | W | November 21, 1979 | 6–4 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Rangers season The 1979–80 New York Rangers season was the 54th season and last full season under coach Fred Shero. The Rangers qualified for the playoffs but bowed out in the second round to Shero's old team, the Philadelphia Flyers.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
6–10–3 |
| 20 | L | November 22, 1979 | 0–7 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1979–80 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season The 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 71st season. The Canadiens ended the season with a twenty-game unbeaten streak at the Montreal Forum. By season’s end, the franchise was third overall in NHL standings... ) |
6–11–3 |
| 21 | W | November 24, 1979 | 5–3 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1979–80 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season The 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 10th in the NHL. Stan Smyl led the team in goals, assists, points, and penalty minutes, the last time one player has led his team in all four categories. On October 14, 1979, Wayne Gretzky scored his first NHL goal against Glen Hanlon.-Game... ) |
7–11–3 |
| 22 | L | November 27, 1979 | 3–5 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season The 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings qualify for the playoffs, placing second in the Norris Division, but they lost in the first round to the New York Islanders... ) |
7–12–3 |
| 23 | L | November 28, 1979 | 2–4 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1979–80 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season The 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 10th in the NHL. Stan Smyl led the team in goals, assists, points, and penalty minutes, the last time one player has led his team in all four categories. On October 14, 1979, Wayne Gretzky scored his first NHL goal against Glen Hanlon.-Game... ) |
7–13–3 |
| 24 | T | December 1, 1979 | 4–4 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1979–80 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season The 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season was the thirteenth season in North Stars history. The previous year's merger with the Cleveland Barons began to pay off as the North Stars finished with a winning record for the first time in seven years, and finished in third place in the Adams Division... ) |
7–13–4 |
| 25 | L | December 2, 1979 | 0–4 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Islanders season The 1979-80 New York Islanders season was the eighth in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup. During the season, the Islanders dropped below the 100-point mark for the first time in five years, earning only 91 points.... ) |
7–14–4 |
| 26 | W | December 4, 1979 | 4–2 | @ St. Louis Blues (1979–80 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season The 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season was the 13th in franchise history. It involved the team returning to the NHL Playoffs for the first time in three seasons, following the team's 34-34-12 record during the regular-season, good for 80 points... ) |
8–14–4 |
| 27 | L | December 5, 1979 | 4–6 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1979–80 1979–80 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:*Game 28 would be the last game ever played in the Detroit Olympia.*Game 33 would be the first ice hockey game ever played in the Joe Louis Arena.As a result the Red Wings were forced on a four-game road trip from December 16 to 26.-Regular season:... ) |
8–15–4 |
| 28 | W | December 7, 1979 | 8–3 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1979–80 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season The 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' eighth season, their first season in the National Hockey League , as they were one of the teams that were part of the WHA-NHL merger that took place on June 22, 1979.... ) |
9–15–4 |
| 29 | L | December 9, 1979 | 4–5 | Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1979–80 1979–80 Atlanta Flames season The 1979–80 Atlanta Flames season was the eighth and final season in Atlanta for the franchise. The franchise was bought and moved to Calgary, Alberta to become the Calgary Flames.-Offseason:... ) |
9–16–4 |
| 30 | L | December 12, 1979 | 0–5 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season The 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques eighth season overall, however, it marked as their expansion season in the National Hockey League. Quebec had played their previous seven seasons in the now defunct World Hockey Association... ) |
9–17–4 |
| 31 | W | December 15, 1979 | 6–2 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1979–80 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season The 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 71st season. The Canadiens ended the season with a twenty-game unbeaten streak at the Montreal Forum. By season’s end, the franchise was third overall in NHL standings... ) |
10–17–4 |
| 32 | W | December 16, 1979 | 4–3 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1979–80 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season The 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' eighth season, their first season in the National Hockey League , as they were one of the teams that were part of the WHA-NHL merger that took place on June 22, 1979.... ) |
11–17–4 |
| 33 | L | December 19, 1979 | 2–3 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1979–80 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season The 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' tenth seaon.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP = Games played; G= Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes-Defencemen:... ) |
11–18–4 |
| 34 | W | December 21, 1979 | 4–1 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1979–80 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-fourth season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
12–18–4 |
| 35 | L | December 26, 1979 | 0–6 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1979–80 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season The 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season was the thirteenth season in North Stars history. The previous year's merger with the Cleveland Barons began to pay off as the North Stars finished with a winning record for the first time in seven years, and finished in third place in the Adams Division... ) |
12–19–4 |
| 36 | L | December 28, 1979 | 3–5 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 13th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers began the 1979–80 season with a somewhat controversial move by naming Clarke a playing assistant coach and giving the captaincy to Mel Bridgman. While Clarke was against this... ) |
12–20–4 |
| 37 | L | December 29, 1979 | 1–6 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 62nd season of the franchise, 52nd season as the Maple Leafs. In July 1979, Leafs owner Harold Ballard brought back Punch Imlach, a longtime friend, as general manager. Imlach traded Lanny McDonald to undermine team captain Darryl Sittler's influence... ) |
12–21–4 |
| 38 | L | December 31, 1979 | 2–6 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1979–80 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season The 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' tenth seaon.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP = Games played; G= Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes-Defencemen:... ) |
12–22–4 |
| 39 | L | January 4, 1980 | 1–2 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1979–80 1979–80 Boston Bruins season The 1979–80 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 56th season. In the first round of the NHL Draft, the Bruins drafted Ray Bourque. The Bruins had two different coaches during the season... ) |
12–23–4 |
| 40 | T | January 6, 1980 | 4–4 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season The 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings qualify for the playoffs, placing second in the Norris Division, but they lost in the first round to the New York Islanders... ) |
12–23–5 |
| 41 | L | January 8, 1980 | 0–2 | @ Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1979–80 1979–80 Atlanta Flames season The 1979–80 Atlanta Flames season was the eighth and final season in Atlanta for the franchise. The franchise was bought and moved to Calgary, Alberta to become the Calgary Flames.-Offseason:... ) |
12–24–5 |
| 42 | L | January 10, 1980 | 4–5 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 13th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers began the 1979–80 season with a somewhat controversial move by naming Clarke a playing assistant coach and giving the captaincy to Mel Bridgman. While Clarke was against this... ) |
12–25–5 |
| 43 | L | January 12, 1980 | 0–3 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Rangers season The 1979–80 New York Rangers season was the 54th season and last full season under coach Fred Shero. The Rangers qualified for the playoffs but bowed out in the second round to Shero's old team, the Philadelphia Flyers.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
12–26–5 |
| 44 | W | January 13, 1980 | 5–3 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season The 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings qualify for the playoffs, placing second in the Norris Division, but they lost in the first round to the New York Islanders... ) |
13–26–5 |
| 45 | L | January 15, 1980 | 2–5 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Islanders season The 1979-80 New York Islanders season was the eighth in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup. During the season, the Islanders dropped below the 100-point mark for the first time in five years, earning only 91 points.... ) |
13–27–5 |
| 46 | L | January 16, 1980 | 1–4 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Rangers season The 1979–80 New York Rangers season was the 54th season and last full season under coach Fred Shero. The Rangers qualified for the playoffs but bowed out in the second round to Shero's old team, the Philadelphia Flyers.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
13–28–5 |
| 47 | L | January 18, 1980 | 0–5 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1979–80 1979–80 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:*Game 28 would be the last game ever played in the Detroit Olympia.*Game 33 would be the first ice hockey game ever played in the Joe Louis Arena.As a result the Red Wings were forced on a four-game road trip from December 16 to 26.-Regular season:... ) |
13–29–5 |
| 48 | L | January 21, 1980 | 2–7 | @ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1979–80 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season The 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season was the Whalers' first season in the National Hockey League. Along with the Edmonton Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets, the Whalers were one of four World Hockey Association franchises that joined the NHL... ) |
13–30–5 |
| 49 | L | January 22, 1980 | 4–5 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1979–80 1979–80 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
13–31–5 |
| 50 | L | January 25, 1980 | 4–5 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 13th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers began the 1979–80 season with a somewhat controversial move by naming Clarke a playing assistant coach and giving the captaincy to Mel Bridgman. While Clarke was against this... ) |
13–32–5 |
| 51 | T | January 27, 1980 | 6–6 | St. Louis Blues (1979–80 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season The 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season was the 13th in franchise history. It involved the team returning to the NHL Playoffs for the first time in three seasons, following the team's 34-34-12 record during the regular-season, good for 80 points... ) |
13–32–6 |
| 52 | W | January 29, 1980 | 7–3 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season The 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings qualify for the playoffs, placing second in the Norris Division, but they lost in the first round to the New York Islanders... ) |
14–32–6 |
| 53 | L | February 1, 1980 | 2–9 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1979–80 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season The 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' eighth season, their first season in the National Hockey League , as they were one of the teams that were part of the WHA-NHL merger that took place on June 22, 1979.... ) |
14–33–6 |
| 54 | T | February 2, 1980 | 2–2 | @ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1979–80 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season The 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season was the franchise's fourth season in Colorado and their sixth in the NHL. Trying to jolt the fan base and create some excitement for the club, the team hired Don Cherry away from the Boston Bruins as installed him as the new head coach... ) |
14–33–7 |
| 55 | L | February 8, 1980 | 3–6 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1979–80 1979–80 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
14–34–7 |
| 56 | T | February 10, 1980 | 2–2 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1979–80 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season The 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' eighth season, their first season in the National Hockey League , as they were one of the teams that were part of the WHA-NHL merger that took place on June 22, 1979.... ) |
14–34–8 |
| 57 | T | February 12, 1980 | 0–0 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Islanders season The 1979-80 New York Islanders season was the eighth in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup. During the season, the Islanders dropped below the 100-point mark for the first time in five years, earning only 91 points.... ) |
14–34–9 |
| 58 | L | February 14, 1980 | 1–5 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 13th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers began the 1979–80 season with a somewhat controversial move by naming Clarke a playing assistant coach and giving the captaincy to Mel Bridgman. While Clarke was against this... ) |
14–35–9 |
| 59 | L | February 15, 1980 | 4–5 | @ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1979–80 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season The 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season was the Whalers' first season in the National Hockey League. Along with the Edmonton Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets, the Whalers were one of four World Hockey Association franchises that joined the NHL... ) |
14–36–9 |
| 60 | W | February 17, 1980 | 6–5 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season The 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques eighth season overall, however, it marked as their expansion season in the National Hockey League. Quebec had played their previous seven seasons in the now defunct World Hockey Association... ) |
15–36–9 |
| 61 | L | February 20, 1980 | 3–4 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1979–80 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season The 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' tenth seaon.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP = Games played; G= Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes-Defencemen:... ) |
15–37–9 |
| 62 | L | February 21, 1980 | 0–3 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1979–80 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season The 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 71st season. The Canadiens ended the season with a twenty-game unbeaten streak at the Montreal Forum. By season’s end, the franchise was third overall in NHL standings... ) |
15–38–9 |
| 63 | L | February 23, 1980 | 3–9 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 62nd season of the franchise, 52nd season as the Maple Leafs. In July 1979, Leafs owner Harold Ballard brought back Punch Imlach, a longtime friend, as general manager. Imlach traded Lanny McDonald to undermine team captain Darryl Sittler's influence... ) |
15–39–9 |
| 64 | L | February 27, 1980 | 2–3 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1979–80 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their thirteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes... ) |
15–40–9 |
| 65 | T | February 29, 1980 | 3–3 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1979–80 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season The 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 10th in the NHL. Stan Smyl led the team in goals, assists, points, and penalty minutes, the last time one player has led his team in all four categories. On October 14, 1979, Wayne Gretzky scored his first NHL goal against Glen Hanlon.-Game... ) |
15–40–10 |
| 66 | L | March 2, 1980 | 2–3 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1979–80 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-fourth season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
15–41–10 |
| 67 | L | March 4, 1980 | 1–2 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1979–80 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season The 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 10th in the NHL. Stan Smyl led the team in goals, assists, points, and penalty minutes, the last time one player has led his team in all four categories. On October 14, 1979, Wayne Gretzky scored his first NHL goal against Glen Hanlon.-Game... ) |
15–42–10 |
| 68 | L | March 9, 1980 | 2–5 | Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1979–80 1979–80 Atlanta Flames season The 1979–80 Atlanta Flames season was the eighth and final season in Atlanta for the franchise. The franchise was bought and moved to Calgary, Alberta to become the Calgary Flames.-Offseason:... ) |
15–43–10 |
| 69 | T | March 12, 1980 | 3–3 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1979–80 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season The 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' tenth seaon.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP = Games played; G= Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes-Defencemen:... ) |
15–43–11 |
| 70 | L | March 14, 1980 | 3–4 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1979–80 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season The 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 71st season. The Canadiens ended the season with a twenty-game unbeaten streak at the Montreal Forum. By season’s end, the franchise was third overall in NHL standings... ) |
15–44–11 |
| 71 | W | March 16, 1980 | 6–2 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1979–80 1979–80 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:*Game 28 would be the last game ever played in the Detroit Olympia.*Game 33 would be the first ice hockey game ever played in the Joe Louis Arena.As a result the Red Wings were forced on a four-game road trip from December 16 to 26.-Regular season:... ) |
16–44–11 |
| 72 | L | March 19, 1980 | 1–9 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 62nd season of the franchise, 52nd season as the Maple Leafs. In July 1979, Leafs owner Harold Ballard brought back Punch Imlach, a longtime friend, as general manager. Imlach traded Lanny McDonald to undermine team captain Darryl Sittler's influence... ) |
16–45–11 |
| 73 | W | March 21, 1980 | 4–2 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Rangers season The 1979–80 New York Rangers season was the 54th season and last full season under coach Fred Shero. The Rangers qualified for the playoffs but bowed out in the second round to Shero's old team, the Philadelphia Flyers.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
17–45–11 |
| 74 | L | March 23, 1980 | 2–4 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1979–80 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their thirteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes... ) |
17–46–11 |
| 75 | W | March 26, 1980 | 7–0 | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1979–80 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season The 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season was the Whalers' first season in the National Hockey League. Along with the Edmonton Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets, the Whalers were one of four World Hockey Association franchises that joined the NHL... ) |
18–46–11 |
| 76 | L | March 28, 1980 | 1–2 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1979–80 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season The 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season was the thirteenth season in North Stars history. The previous year's merger with the Cleveland Barons began to pay off as the North Stars finished with a winning record for the first time in seven years, and finished in third place in the Adams Division... ) |
18–47–11 |
| 77 | L | March 30, 1980 | 1–3 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1979–80 1979–80 Boston Bruins season The 1979–80 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 56th season. In the first round of the NHL Draft, the Bruins drafted Ray Bourque. The Bruins had two different coaches during the season... ) |
18–48–11 |
| 78 | W | April 2, 1980 | 5–2 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1979–80 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-fourth season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
19–48–11 |
| 79 | L | April 5, 1980 | 0–6 | @ St. Louis Blues (1979–80 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season The 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season was the 13th in franchise history. It involved the team returning to the NHL Playoffs for the first time in three seasons, following the team's 34-34-12 record during the regular-season, good for 80 points... ) |
19–49–11 |
| 80 | W | April 6, 1980 | 3–2 | Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1979–80 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season The 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season was the franchise's fourth season in Colorado and their sixth in the NHL. Trying to jolt the fan base and create some excitement for the club, the team hired Don Cherry away from the Boston Bruins as installed him as the new head coach... ) |
20–49–11 |
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW | 78 | 35 | 39 | 74 | 77 | |||||
| 13 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||
| C | 79 | 24 | 35 | 59 | 20 | |||||
| 5 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| C | 79 | 21 | 36 | 57 | 28 | |||||
| 6 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| RW | 79 | 23 | 26 | 49 | 20 | |||||
| 5 | 0 | 4 | ||||||||
| D | 70 | 10 | 35 | 45 | 36 | |||||
| 7 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 57 | 18 | 20 | 38 | 59 | |||||
| 9 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 79 | 7 | 27 | 34 | 48 | |||||
| 3 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 78 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 50 | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||
| D | 63 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 136 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
| LW | 74 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 38 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| RW | 15 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 2 | |||||
| 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 38 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 21 | |||||
| 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| LW | 62 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 12 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 63 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 72 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 46 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 32 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C/RW | 16 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 6 | |||||
| 4 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 18 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 0 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 74 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 124 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| RW | 72 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 287 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| RW | 35 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 15 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 14 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 35 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 17 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 35 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 49 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 43 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 35 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 130 | 4.01 | 0 | |
| 1200 | 21 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 65 | 3.25 | 2 | |
| 1073 | 20 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 73 | 4.08 | 0 | |
| 580 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 40 | 4.14 | 0 | |
| Team: | 4800 | 80 | 20 | 49 | 11 | 308 | 3.85 | 2 |
Trades
| June 28, 1979 | To Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... Jamie Hislop Jamie Hislop James Donald Hislop is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward and current pro scout for the Minnesota Wild.-College career:... |
To Winnipeg Jets Barry Legge Barry Legge Barry Graham Legge is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 107 games in the National Hockey League and 345 games in the World Hockey Association... |
| July 25, 1979 | To New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... Future Considerations |
To Winnipeg Jets Wayne Dillon Wayne Dillon Gerald Wayne Dillon is a retired professional ice hockey centre.-Playing career:Wayne Dillon spent four years in the NHL and was known as a top scorer in the WHA and junior leagues. He was chosen 12th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft and recorded 44 points his rookie... |
| August 1, 1979 | To Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... Paul Terbenche Paul Terbenche Paul Frederick Terbenche is a former professional ice hockey defenceman. He played in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Black Hawks and Buffalo Sabres, as well as in the World Hockey Association with the Vancouver Blazers, Calgary Cowboys, Birmingham Bulls, Houston Aeros, and Winnipeg... |
To Winnipeg Jets Future Considerations |
| October 4, 1979 | To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... Cash |
To Winnipeg Jets Ron Wilson |
| October 15, 1979 | To New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... Cash Future Considerations |
To Winnipeg Jets Bud Stefanski Bud Stefanski Stanley Michael "Bud" Stefanski is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played in one National Hockey League game for the New York Rangers during the 1977–78 NHL season. He is also a former head coach of the Ontario Hockey League's Barrie Colts and Toronto St. Michael's Majors.... |
| February 27, 1980 | To Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... Bobby Hull Bobby Hull Robert Marvin "Bobby" Hull, OC is a former Canadian ice hockey player. He is regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time and perhaps the greatest left winger to ever play the game. Hull was famous for his blonde hair, blinding skating speed, and having the hardest shot, earning... |
To Winnipeg Jets Future Considerations |
Waivers
| February 27, 1980 | From Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... Kris Manery Kris Manery Kris Franklin Manery is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 250 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Cleveland Barons, Minnesota North Stars, Vancouver Canucks, and Winnipeg Jets.- External links :... |
Free agents
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NHL Amateur Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19. | Jimmy Mann (RW) | Sherbrooke Castors Sherbrooke Castors The Sherbrooke Castors or Sherbrooke Beavers was the name of two different junior ice hockey teams in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Both franchises played at the Palais des Sports in Sherbrooke, Quebec.-Original Castors:... (QMJHL) |
|
| 2 | 40. | Dave Christian Dave Christian David William Christian is a retired American professional ice hockey forward, who comes from a family of hockey players. His father Bill and uncle Roger were members of the 1960 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team that won the gold medal. Another uncle, Gordon, was a member of the 1956 U.S. Olympic Hockey... |
University of North Dakota (NCAA) |
Reclaimed Players
Reclaiming of Players: The 17 existing NHL teams were allowed to reclaim any rights to former WHA players they held. The four incoming franchises, however, were allowed to protect up to two goaltenders and two skaters, voiding their NHL rights. These players were considered "priority selections" in the expansion draft. Gordie HoweGordie Howe
Gordon "Gordie" Howe, OC is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player who played for the Detroit Red Wings and Hartford Whalers of the National Hockey League , and the Houston Aeros and New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association . Howe is often referred to as Mr...
was one of two special cases (the other being Wayne Gretzky), as a gentlemen's agreement between the Hartford Whalers
Hartford Whalers
The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97...
and the Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
, which held his rights, led to the Wings declining to reclaim Howe.
These are Winnipeg players whose NHL rights were reclaimed when the WHA merged with the NHL. This list is incomplete.
| # | Player | Reclaimed From | Reclaimed By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4. | Bobby Hull Bobby Hull Robert Marvin "Bobby" Hull, OC is a former Canadian ice hockey player. He is regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time and perhaps the greatest left winger to ever play the game. Hull was famous for his blonde hair, blinding skating speed, and having the hardest shot, earning... (LW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
Winnipeg Jets | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
Jets selections
| # | Player | Drafted From | Drafted By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Peter Marsh Peter Marsh (ice hockey) Peter William Marsh is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 230 games in the World Hockey Association and 278 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Winnipeg Jets, Cincinnati Stingers, and Chicago Black Hawks.- References :... (LW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
Winnipeg Jets |
| 2. | Lindsay Middlebrook Lindsay Middlebrook Lindsay Middlebrook is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He played in the National Hockey League with the New Jersey Devils, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota North Stars, and Winnipeg Jets.-External links:... (G Goaltender In ice hockey, the goaltender is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring... ) |
New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... |
Winnipeg Jets |
| 3. | Bobby Hull Bobby Hull Robert Marvin "Bobby" Hull, OC is a former Canadian ice hockey player. He is regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time and perhaps the greatest left winger to ever play the game. Hull was famous for his blonde hair, blinding skating speed, and having the hardest shot, earning... (LW) |
Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
Winnipeg Jets |
| 4. | Al Cameron Al Cameron Alan Richard Cameron is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman.He played two seasons with the New Westminster Bruins of the WHL, 1973–75 where in the last year, the Bruins made it to the Memorial Cup finals, losing to the Toronto Marlies... (D) |
Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
Winnipeg Jets |
| 5. | Dave Hoyda Dave Hoyda David Allan Hoyda is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played four seasons in the National Hockey League with the Philadelphia Flyers and Winnipeg Jets.-External links:... (LW) |
Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Winnipeg Jets |
| 6. | Jim Roberts Jim Roberts (ice hockey b. 1956) James Drew Roberts is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.-Career:Born in Toronto, Roberts grew up in Proton Station, Ontario near Flesherton, Ontario... (LW) |
Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... |
Winnipeg Jets |
| 7. | Lorne Stamler Lorne Stamler Lorne Alexander Joseph Stamler is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 116 games in the National Hockey League for the Los Angeles Kings, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Winnipeg Jets.... (LW) |
Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Winnipeg Jets |
| 8. | Mark Heaslip Mark Heaslip Mark Patrick Heaslip is a retired American professional ice hockey forward who played 117 games in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings.-External links:... (RW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
Winnipeg Jets |
| 9. | Pierre Hamel Pierre Hamel Pierre "Lucky Pierre" Hamel is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender who played 62 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets.-External links:*... (G) |
Toronto Maple Leafs | Winnipeg Jets |
| 10. | Gord McTavish Gord McTavish Gordon McTavish is a former professional ice hockey centre. He was drafted in the first round, 15th overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft.... (F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in... ) |
St. Louis Blues | Winnipeg Jets |
| 11. | Gord Smith Gord Smith Gordon John "Truck" Smith is a retired Canadian ice hockey player. He is the older brother of former New York Islanders goaltender Billy Smith.... (D Defenceman (ice hockey) Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring... ) |
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
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| 12. | Clark Hamilton Clark Hamilton (ice hockey) Clark Hamilton is a former professional ice hockey player. Hamilton was selected in the third round by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft, and he was also selected in the third round by the Indianapolis Racers in the 1975 WHA Amateur Draft. Hamilton was born in Islington, Ontario... (C) |
Detroit Red Wings | Winnipeg Jets |
| 13. | Jim Cunningham Jim Cunningham (ice hockey) James John Cunningham was an American professional ice hockey player... (LW) |
Philadelphia Flyers | Winnipeg Jets |
| 14. | Dennis Abgrall Dennis Abgrall Dennis Harvey Abgrall is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association.... (RW) |
Los Angeles Kings | Winnipeg Jets |
| 15. | Bill Riley Bill Riley William James "Bill" Riley is a retired Canadian ice hockey player, and was the third black player in the National Hockey League.... (W Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
Washington Capitals | Winnipeg Jets |
| 16. | Gene Carr Gene Carr (ice hockey) Eugene William Carr is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played 465 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the St... (C) |
Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... |
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| 17. | Hilliard Graves Hilliard Graves Hilliard Donald Graves is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 556 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the California Golden Seals, Atlanta Flames, Vancouver Canucks, and Winnipeg Jets. During his career he was known for having a devastating hip check.- External... (RW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
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