1989–90 Quebec Nordiques season
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The Nordiques would not bring back Jean Perron
Jean Perron
Jean Perron was a head coach for the National Hockey League Montreal Canadiens and Quebec Nordiques. Perron coached the Habs for three seasons, and led them to a Stanley Cup in 1986. He was the last rookie coach to win the Stanley Cup until Dan Bylsma achieved the same feat in 2009 with the...

, who finished the 1988-89
1988-89 NHL season
-NHL awards:-All-Star teams:-Scoring Leaders:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points, PIM = Penalties in minutes, PPG = Powerplay Goals, SHG = Shorthanded Goals, GWG = Game Winning Goals-Leading goaltenders:...

 season as the interim head coach of the team. Quebec would bring back former head coach Michel Bergeron
Michel Bergeron (hockey coach)
Michel Bergeron is a former National Hockey League head coach.Bergeron coached the Quebec Nordiques from 1980 to 1987 before being traded to the New York Rangers for a first round draft pick and $75 000, a first in the NHL history...

, who had coached the club from 1980-1987. Bergeron left the Nordiques to coach the 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...

 from 1987–1989, leading them to two consecutive 82 point seasons. The club also named Martin Madden as the new general manager.

At the 1989 NHL Entry Draft
1989 NHL Entry Draft
The 1989 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 17 at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. Some believe that the Detroit Red Wings' 1989 draft was the most successful ever, with 5,721 total NHL games played by the players selected.-Selections by round:...

, the Nordiques had the first overall draft pick, and selected Mats Sundin
Mats Sundin
Mats Johan Sundin is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey player. Originally drafted first overall in 1989, Sundin played his first four seasons in the NHL with the Quebec Nordiques. He was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1994, where he played the majority of his career, serving 11...

 from Nacka HK
Nacka HK
Nacka HK is a hockey team based in Nacka, Stockholm, Sweden. The team is currently playing in the third highest league in Sweden, Division 1.The best known players to play for Nacka HK are Mats Sundin, Marcus Ragnarsson, Johan Garpenlöv, Fredrik Lindquist and Leif Svensson.Nacka are currently in...

. Sundin became the first ever European born player drafted with the first overall selection. In 25 games with Nacka, Sundin had ten goals and 18 points. With their second pick, Quebec drafted Adam Foote
Adam Foote
Adam David Vernon Foote is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He was best known for his physical presence and gritty play as a stay-at-home defenceman....

 from the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The Greyhounds play home games at the Essar Centre. The present team was founded in 1962 as a team in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. The Greyhounds name has been used by several ice hockey...

. In 66 games, Foote had seven goals and 39 points in 1988-89
1988-89 OHL season
The 1988–89 OHL season was the 9th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Fifteen teams each played 66 games. The Peterborough Petes won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Niagara Falls Thunder. The Hamilton Steelhawks move to Niagara Falls becoming the Niagara Falls Thunder...

.

Quebec made some trades during the off-season, dealing away their top goal scorer from the 1988-89 season, Walt Poddubny
Walt Poddubny
Walter Michael Poddubny was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and coach who played eleven seasons in the National Hockey League from 1981–1982 until 1991–1992....

, along with a fourth round draft pick in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft
1990 NHL Entry Draft
The 1990 National Hockey League Entry Draft was the 28th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the Vancouver Canucks at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on June 16, 1990...

 to the New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 for Joe Cirella
Joe Cirella
Joseph Cirella is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in 828 games in the National Hockey League...

, Claude Loiselle
Claude Loiselle
Claude Loiselle is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward who played 13 seasons in the NHL from 1981-82 to 1993-94. In 616 career games spent with the Red Wings, Devils, Nordiques, Maple Leafs and Islanders he recorded 92 goals, 117 assists and 1,149 minutes in penalties...

, and an eighth round draft pick in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft
1990 NHL Entry Draft
The 1990 National Hockey League Entry Draft was the 28th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted by the Vancouver Canucks at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on June 16, 1990...

. Cirella had three goals and 22 points in 80 games with the Devils in 1988-89
1988-89 NHL season
-NHL awards:-All-Star teams:-Scoring Leaders:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points, PIM = Penalties in minutes, PPG = Powerplay Goals, SHG = Shorthanded Goals, GWG = Game Winning Goals-Leading goaltenders:...

, while Loiselle had seven goals and 21 points in 74 games. Quebec also traded Bob Mason
Bob Mason
Robert Thomas Mason is a retired American ice hockey goaltender.A member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team, Mason's professional career began when he was signed as a free agent by the Washington Capitals. He had two stints with the Capitals...

 to the 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...

 for future considerations, and Gaetan Duchesne
Gaetan Duchesne
Gaétan Duchesne was a professional Canadian ice hockey player. Born in Quebec City, Quebec, Duchesne was drafted in 1981 by the Washington Capitals. He played six seasons with the Capitals before he was dealt to the Quebec Nordiques in the trade that sent Dale Hunter to the Capitals...

 to the 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...

 for Kevin Kaminski
Kevin Kaminski
Kevin S. Kaminski is a former Canadian ice hockey player.Selected in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota North Stars, Kaminski only played one game for the North Stars before he was traded to the Quebec Nordiques in exchange for Gaetan Duchesne...

. Kaminski spent the 1988-89
1988-89 WHL season
The 1988–89 WHL season was the 23rd season for the Western Hockey League. Fourteen teams completed a 72 game season. The Swift Current Broncos won the President's Cup before going on to win the Memorial Cup.- League notes :...

 with the Saskatoon Blades
Saskatoon Blades
The Saskatoon Blades are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Division of the Western Hockey League. They are based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, playing at the 15,195 seat Credit Union Centre.-History:...

 of the WHL
Western Hockey League
The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...

, scoring 25 goals and 68 points in 52 games. Right at the end of the pre-season, the Nordiques traded away Randy Moller
Randy Moller
Randall W. Moller is a retired professional ice hockey player. He was drafted in the first round, eleventh overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1981 NHL entry draft. The majority of his career was spent with the Quebec Nordiques...

 to the 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...

 for Michel Petit
Michel Petit
Michel Petit is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League from the 1982–83 NHL season to the 1997–98 NHL season. Upon his retirement Petit had played for a then-NHL record 10 different teams. This mark has since been surpassed by Mike Sillinger...

. Petit had eight goals and 33 points with the Rangers in 1988-89
1988-89 NHL season
-NHL awards:-All-Star teams:-Scoring Leaders:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points, PIM = Penalties in minutes, PPG = Powerplay Goals, SHG = Shorthanded Goals, GWG = Game Winning Goals-Leading goaltenders:...

.

The biggest move the club made was signing free agent Guy Lafleur
Guy Lafleur
Guy Damien "The Flower" / "Le Démon Blond" Lafleur, OC, CQ is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey...

 to a two year contract. Lafleur, who originally retired during the 1984-85
1984-85 NHL season
The 1984–85 NHL season was the 68th season of the National Hockey League. The Edmonton Oilers won their second straight Stanley Cup by beating the Philadelphia Flyers four games to one in the final series.-League business:...

, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
Hockey Hall of Fame
The Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it is both a museum and a hall of fame. It holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup...

 in 1988. Lafleur came out of retirement and signed with the 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...

 for the 1988-89
1988-89 NHL season
-NHL awards:-All-Star teams:-Scoring Leaders:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points, PIM = Penalties in minutes, PPG = Powerplay Goals, SHG = Shorthanded Goals, GWG = Game Winning Goals-Leading goaltenders:...

 season, where he scored 18 goals and 45 points in 67 games with the Rangers. Lafleur won five Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...

 championships with the 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 ...

, and had a streak of 50 or more goals in a season and at least 119 points during a six year stretch from 1974-1980. Lafleur also scored a league high 60 goals in 1977-78
1977-78 NHL season
Game 5 was Fred Shero's last game as head coach of the Flyers and Gerry Cheevers left the ice without shaking hands with any of the Flyers. -Finals:Boston Bruins vs...

, and led the league in scoring for three consecutive seasons, from 1975-1978. The Nordiques also signed Lucien DeBlois
Lucien DeBlois
Lucien DeBlois is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right wing / centre.-Career:DeBlois was selected in the 1977 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers in the first round, eighth overall. He was chosen over Mike Bossy by Rangers' GM John Ferguson, Sr...

, who also spent the previous season with the 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...

, where he had nine goals and 33 points in 73 games.

Regular season

Quebec would have a poor start to the season, going 1-4-1 in their first six games, before winning two in a row to be only a game under .500. The Nordiques then lost eight games in a row to quickly fall out of the playoff race, before winning two in a row to improve to 5-12-1. The losses kept piling up for the Nordiques, who then began to make trades. Greg Adams and Robert Picard
Robert Picard
Robert Rene Joseph Picard is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.-Career:Robert Picard established himself as a highly regarded defensive prospect with the Montreal Juniors and Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge from 1973 to 1977...

 were traded to 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...

 for former Nordiques player Tony McKegney
Tony McKegney
Anthony Syiid McKegney is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player, who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League from 1978–79 until 1990–91.-Career:...

, while Jeff Brown was dealt to the St. Louis Blues for Tony Hrkac
Tony Hrkac
Anthony J. "Tony" Hrkac is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played eighteen season of professional hockey. He is currently head coach of the Concordia University Men's Ice Hockey Team.-College:...

 and Greg Millen.

On February 2, 1990, with a record of 9-36-6, the club fired general manager Martin Madden Sr., and replaced him on an interim basis with former general manager Maurice Filion
Maurice Filion
Maurice Filion is a former Canadian ice hockey coach. He was head coach of the Quebec Nordiques in 1981 as well as two other occasions when the franchise was in the World Hockey Association.-Coaching record:...

. Under Filion, the Nordiques traded away Michel Goulet
Michel Goulet
This page is about the ice hockey player. For the sculptor, please see Michel Goulet .Michel Goulet is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Birmingham Bulls in the World Hockey Association and the Quebec Nordiques and Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League...

, Greg Millen and a sixth round draft pick in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft
1991 NHL Entry Draft
The 1991 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 22 at the Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York. A total of 264 players were drafted. The draft was famous for the controversy surrounding star first overall draft pick, touted by some observers to be The Next One, Eric Lindros, who was drafted by the...

 to the Chicago Blackhawks
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...

 for Everett Sanipass
Everett Sanipass
Everett Sanipass is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.-Playing career:Sanipass started his National Hockey League career with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1987 after being drafted 14th overall in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft...

, Mario Doyon
Mario Doyon
Mario Doyon is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He played in the NHL for the Chicago Blackhawks and Quebec Nordiques. He now coaches his son Indiana Jr Ice U-16 hockey team.-External links:...

, and Dan Vincelette
Dan Vincelette
Daniel Vincelette is a retired a Canadian ice hockey forward.Vincelette started his National Hockey League career with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1986. He would also play for the Quebec Nordiques. He left the NHL after the 1992 season.- External links :...

. The trades continued, as team captain Peter Stastny
Peter Stastny
Peter Šťastný , also known colloquially as "Peter the Great" and "Stosh", is a retired Slovak professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League from 1980 to 1995. During his time with the Quebec Nordiques, Stastny became a Canadian citizen. Since 2004, he has also served as a...

 was traded to the New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 for Craig Wolanin
Craig Wolanin
Craig W. Wolanin is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League from 1985 until 1997–98.-Regular season and playoffs:-International:...

 and future considerations, which turned out to be Randy Velischek
Randy Velischek
Randy John Velischek is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League from 1982–83 until 1991–92 for the Minnesota North Stars, New Jersey Devils, and Quebec Nordiques...

.

The season would continue with very few wins, as the Nordiques finished in last place in the NHL
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...

 with a 12-61-7 record, earning 31 points. The twelve wins was the fewest by a team since the Winnipeg Jets had nine in 1980-81
1980-81 NHL season
The 1980–81 NHL season was the 64th season of the National Hockey League. This was the first season that the Calgary Flames played in Calgary, Alberta. Previously, they were the Atlanta Flames and played in Atlanta, Georgia. The New York Islanders won their second consecutive Stanley Cup, defeating...

, while their 31 points was the lowest since the 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...

 had 21 in the 1974-75
1974-75 NHL season
-NHL awards:-All-Star teams:Source: NHL.-Scoring leaders:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = PointsSource: NHL.-Leading goaltenders:...

 season.

Offensively, the Nordiques were led by Joe Sakic
Joe Sakic
Joseph Steven "Joe" Sakic is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player and current hockey executive. He played his entire National Hockey League career with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise. In his 20-year tenure, Sakic won the Stanley Cup twice, captured numerous NHL...

, who had 39 goals and 102 points, both team highs. Peter Stastny
Peter Stastny
Peter Šťastný , also known colloquially as "Peter the Great" and "Stosh", is a retired Slovak professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League from 1980 to 1995. During his time with the Quebec Nordiques, Stastny became a Canadian citizen. Since 2004, he has also served as a...

 was the only other Nordique to finish with more than 20 goals, as he had 24 goals and 62 points before being traded to the New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

. Tony McKegney
Tony McKegney
Anthony Syiid McKegney is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player, who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League from 1978–79 until 1990–91.-Career:...

 had 16 goals and 27 points in 48 games after being acquired from 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...

, while Guy Lafleur
Guy Lafleur
Guy Damien "The Flower" / "Le Démon Blond" Lafleur, OC, CQ is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey...

 had 12 goals and 34 points in his first season with the Nordiques.

On defense, Michel Petit
Michel Petit
Michel Petit is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League from the 1982–83 NHL season to the 1997–98 NHL season. Upon his retirement Petit had played for a then-NHL record 10 different teams. This mark has since been surpassed by Mike Sillinger...

 put up twelve goals and 36 points in his first season with the club. Rookie Bryan Fogarty
Bryan Fogarty
Bryan Fogarty was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played for the Quebec Nordiques, Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens.-Personal life:...

 had four goals and 14 points in 45 games, however, he had a -47 rating, the worst on the club.

In goal, Ron Tugnutt
Ron Tugnutt
Ronald Frederick Bradley Tugnutt is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the NHL with several teams from 1987–2004 and is currently an assistant coach with the OHL's Peterborough Petes.-Early years:Tugnutt was born in Scarborough, Ontario and played three seasons...

 led the Nordiques with five wins, while posting a club best 4.61 GAA in 35 games.

Game log

No. R Date Score Opponent Record
1 L October 5, 1989 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:...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1989–90 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 20th season in the National Hockey League. They finished the season with the third best record in the NHL...

)
0–1–0
2 W October 7, 1989 4–1 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Boston Bruins season
The 1989–90 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 66th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Adams Division Semifinals:...

)
1–1–0
3 L October 8, 1989 6–9 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Hartford Whalers season
-Game log:-Transactions:* June 17, 1989 - Sylvain Turgeon traded to the New Jersey Devils for Pat Verbeek.* October 2, 1989 - Whalers acquire Mikael Andersson from the Buffalo Sabres in the waiver draft....

)
1–2–0
4 L October 12, 1989 2–4 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 1989–90 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 23rd season in the National Hockey League .The 1989–90 season got off to a bad start for the Flyers, and continued to get worse...

)
1–3–0
5 L October 14, 1989 2–3 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Minnesota North Stars season
The 1989–90 Minnesota North Stars season was the North Stars' 23rd season.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes-Defencemen:...

)
1–4–0
6 T October 17, 1989 8–8 OT Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Calgary Flames season
The 1989–90 Calgary Flames season was the tenth National Hockey League season in Calgary. In defence of their first Stanley Cup championship, the Flames remained a dominant team on the ice, finishing atop the Smythe Division for the third consecutive year, and 2nd overall in the NHL with 99 points...

)
1–4–1
7 W October 19, 1989 5–3 @ Chicago Blackhawks
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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Chicago Blackhawks season
The 1989–90 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Hawks' 64th season. The season involved winning the Norris Division.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending...

)
2–4–1
8 W October 21, 1989 7–2 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Minnesota North Stars season
The 1989–90 Minnesota North Stars season was the North Stars' 23rd season.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes-Defencemen:...

)
3–4–1
9 L October 25, 1989 0–2 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Hartford Whalers season
-Game log:-Transactions:* June 17, 1989 - Sylvain Turgeon traded to the New Jersey Devils for Pat Verbeek.* October 2, 1989 - Whalers acquire Mikael Andersson from the Buffalo Sabres in the waiver draft....

)
3–5–1
10 L October 26, 1989 2–4 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Boston Bruins season
The 1989–90 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 66th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Adams Division Semifinals:...

)
3–6–1
11 L October 28, 1989 3–6 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 ....

 (1989–90
1989–90 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1989–90 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 11th season in the NHL, and they were coming off their shortest playoff run in seven years when the Los Angeles Kings defeated Edmonton in the first round of the playoffs...

)
3–7–1
12 L October 31, 1989 3–5 Chicago Blackhawks
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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Chicago Blackhawks season
The 1989–90 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Hawks' 64th season. The season involved winning the Norris Division.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending...

)
3–8–1
13 L November 2, 1989 1–6 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 New York Rangers season
The 1989–90 New York Rangers season was the 64th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers led the Patrick Division with 85 points and qualified for the NHL playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, the Rangers defeated the New York Islanders...

)
3–9–1
14 L November 4, 1989 2–5 St. Louis Blues (1989–90
1989–90 St. Louis Blues season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Awards and Records:* Frank J. Selke Trophy: || Rick Meagher* Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: || Brett Hull* NHL Plus/Minus Award: || Paul Cavallini, St. Louis Blues...

)
3–10–1
15 L November 5, 1989 0–3 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Washington Capitals season
The Washington Capitals season involved the team's first trip to the Prince of Wales Conference Finals. They lost to the Bruins 4 games to 0.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending...

)
3–11–1
16 L November 8, 1989 3–6 @ New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1989–90
1989–90 New Jersey Devils season
The 1989–90 New Jersey Devils season saw the Devils make the playoffs for the second time and only the third time in franchise history. The Devils were eliminated in the first round by the Washington Capitals.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring...

)
3–12–1
17 W November 9, 1989 7–5 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 New York Islanders season
The 1989–90 New York Islanders season was the 18th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals;...

)
4–12–1
18 W November 11, 1989 3–2 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,...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Vancouver Canucks season
-Game log:-Scoring leaders:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes-Goaltending:...

)
5–12–1
19 L November 14, 1989 3–5 Winnipeg Jets (1989–90
1989–90 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1989–90 Winnipeg Jets season was the eighteenth season of the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets placed third in the Smythe to qualify for the playoffs. The Jets lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending...

)
5–13–1
20 L November 16, 1989 2–8 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1989–90 Pittsburgh Penguins season saw the Penguins finish fifth in the Patrick Division and not qualify for the playoffs.-All-Star Game:...

)
5–14–1
21 L November 18, 1989 1–8 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Detroit Red Wings season
The 1989–90 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 77th season. The season involved drafting Sergei Fedorov and Nicklas Lidstrom. It was also the last season in which the Wings would miss the playoffs...

)
5–15–1
22 T November 21, 1989 4–4 OT Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Calgary Flames season
The 1989–90 Calgary Flames season was the tenth National Hockey League season in Calgary. In defence of their first Stanley Cup championship, the Flames remained a dominant team on the ice, finishing atop the Smythe Division for the third consecutive year, and 2nd overall in the NHL with 99 points...

)
5–15–2
23 W November 22, 1989 4–2 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Hartford Whalers season
-Game log:-Transactions:* June 17, 1989 - Sylvain Turgeon traded to the New Jersey Devils for Pat Verbeek.* October 2, 1989 - Whalers acquire Mikael Andersson from the Buffalo Sabres in the waiver draft....

)
6–15–2
24 L November 25, 1989 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:...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1989–90 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 20th season in the National Hockey League. They finished the season with the third best record in the NHL...

)
6–16–2
25 L November 26, 1989 1–3 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 New York Rangers season
The 1989–90 New York Rangers season was the 64th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers led the Patrick Division with 85 points and qualified for the NHL playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, the Rangers defeated the New York Islanders...

)
6–17–2
26 L November 29, 1989 2–5 @ 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 ...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Montreal Canadiens season
The 1989–90 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 81st season. The Canadiens were eliminated in the Adams Division final by the Boston Bruins 4 games to 1.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending...

)
6–18–2
27 L November 30, 1989 2–6 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 ...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Montreal Canadiens season
The 1989–90 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 81st season. The Canadiens were eliminated in the Adams Division final by the Boston Bruins 4 games to 1.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending...

)
6–19–2
28 L December 2, 1989 4–7 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1989–90 Pittsburgh Penguins season saw the Penguins finish fifth in the Patrick Division and not qualify for the playoffs.-All-Star Game:...

)
6–20–2
29 T December 5, 1989 3–3 OT 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Boston Bruins season
The 1989–90 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 66th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Adams Division Semifinals:...

)
6–20–3
30 T December 9, 1989 6–6 OT 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 1989–90 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 23rd season in the National Hockey League .The 1989–90 season got off to a bad start for the Flyers, and continued to get worse...

)
6–20–4
31 L December 10, 1989 4–8 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Los Angeles Kings season
The 1989-90 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings compile a record of 34-39-7 for 75 points, good enough for fourth place in the Smythe Division...

)
6–21–4
32 L December 13, 1989 1–5 @ 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 ....

 (1989–90
1989–90 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1989–90 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 11th season in the NHL, and they were coming off their shortest playoff run in seven years when the Los Angeles Kings defeated Edmonton in the first round of the playoffs...

)
6–22–4
33 L December 14, 1989 2–8 @ Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Calgary Flames season
The 1989–90 Calgary Flames season was the tenth National Hockey League season in Calgary. In defence of their first Stanley Cup championship, the Flames remained a dominant team on the ice, finishing atop the Smythe Division for the third consecutive year, and 2nd overall in the NHL with 99 points...

)
6–23–4
34 T December 17, 1989 2–2 OT @ 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,...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Vancouver Canucks season
-Game log:-Scoring leaders:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes-Goaltending:...

)
6–23–5
35 L December 21, 1989 1–6 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Los Angeles Kings season
The 1989-90 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings compile a record of 34-39-7 for 75 points, good enough for fourth place in the Smythe Division...

)
6–24–5
36 L December 23, 1989 5–6 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:...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1989–90 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 20th season in the National Hockey League. They finished the season with the third best record in the NHL...

)
6–25–5
37 T December 26, 1989 3–3 OT 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Hartford Whalers season
-Game log:-Transactions:* June 17, 1989 - Sylvain Turgeon traded to the New Jersey Devils for Pat Verbeek.* October 2, 1989 - Whalers acquire Mikael Andersson from the Buffalo Sabres in the waiver draft....

)
6–25–6
38 W December 30, 1989 6–3 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 New York Islanders season
The 1989–90 New York Islanders season was the 18th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals;...

)
7–25–6
39 L January 3, 1990 4–5 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Toronto Maple Leafs season
The Maple Leafs had their first non-losing season since the 1978–79 NHL season. Gary Leeman became the second member of the Maple Leafs to score 50 goals in one season.-NHL Entry Draft:-Regular season:...

)
7–26–6
40 L January 4, 1990 1–4 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Detroit Red Wings season
The 1989–90 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 77th season. The season involved drafting Sergei Fedorov and Nicklas Lidstrom. It was also the last season in which the Wings would miss the playoffs...

)
7–27–6
41 L January 6, 1990 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 New York Islanders season
The 1989–90 New York Islanders season was the 18th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals;...

)
7–28–6
42 W January 9, 1990 5–2 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 ...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Montreal Canadiens season
The 1989–90 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 81st season. The Canadiens were eliminated in the Adams Division final by the Boston Bruins 4 games to 1.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending...

)
8–28–6
43 L January 11, 1990 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Boston Bruins season
The 1989–90 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 66th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Adams Division Semifinals:...

)
8–29–6
44 L January 13, 1990 4–5 New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1989–90
1989–90 New Jersey Devils season
The 1989–90 New Jersey Devils season saw the Devils make the playoffs for the second time and only the third time in franchise history. The Devils were eliminated in the first round by the Washington Capitals.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring...

)
8–30–6
45 W January 16, 1990 8–6 @ Winnipeg Jets (1989–90
1989–90 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1989–90 Winnipeg Jets season was the eighteenth season of the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets placed third in the Smythe to qualify for the playoffs. The Jets lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending...

)
9–30–6
46 L January 18, 1990 4–7 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Minnesota North Stars season
The 1989–90 Minnesota North Stars season was the North Stars' 23rd season.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes-Defencemen:...

)
9–31–6
47 L January 23, 1990 2–9 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Boston Bruins season
The 1989–90 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 66th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Adams Division Semifinals:...

)
9–32–6
48 L January 24, 1990 3–7 @ 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 ...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Montreal Canadiens season
The 1989–90 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 81st season. The Canadiens were eliminated in the Adams Division final by the Boston Bruins 4 games to 1.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending...

)
9–33–6
49 L January 27, 1990 6–8 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Detroit Red Wings season
The 1989–90 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 77th season. The season involved drafting Sergei Fedorov and Nicklas Lidstrom. It was also the last season in which the Wings would miss the playoffs...

)
9–34–6
50 L January 30, 1990 2–5 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:...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1989–90 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 20th season in the National Hockey League. They finished the season with the third best record in the NHL...

)
9–35–6
51 L January 31, 1990 3–6 @ 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:...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1989–90 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 20th season in the National Hockey League. They finished the season with the third best record in the NHL...

)
9–36–6
52 L February 3, 1990 1–5 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Hartford Whalers season
-Game log:-Transactions:* June 17, 1989 - Sylvain Turgeon traded to the New Jersey Devils for Pat Verbeek.* October 2, 1989 - Whalers acquire Mikael Andersson from the Buffalo Sabres in the waiver draft....

)
9–37–6
53 L February 4, 1990 2–3 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Boston Bruins season
The 1989–90 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 66th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Adams Division Semifinals:...

)
9–38–6
54 L February 6, 1990 2–12 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Washington Capitals season
The Washington Capitals season involved the team's first trip to the Prince of Wales Conference Finals. They lost to the Bruins 4 games to 0.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending...

)
9–39–6
55 L February 8, 1990 1–5 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Boston Bruins season
The 1989–90 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 66th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Adams Division Semifinals:...

)
9–40–6
56 L February 10, 1990 2–7 @ 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 ...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Montreal Canadiens season
The 1989–90 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 81st season. The Canadiens were eliminated in the Adams Division final by the Boston Bruins 4 games to 1.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending...

)
9–41–6
57 W February 13, 1990 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,...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Vancouver Canucks season
-Game log:-Scoring leaders:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes-Goaltending:...

)
10–41–6
58 L February 15, 1990 2–9 @ St. Louis Blues (1989–90
1989–90 St. Louis Blues season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Awards and Records:* Frank J. Selke Trophy: || Rick Meagher* Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: || Brett Hull* NHL Plus/Minus Award: || Paul Cavallini, St. Louis Blues...

)
10–42–6
59 L February 17, 1990 1–7 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Los Angeles Kings season
The 1989-90 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings compile a record of 34-39-7 for 75 points, good enough for fourth place in the Smythe Division...

)
10–43–6
60 L February 21, 1990 2–3 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Hartford Whalers season
-Game log:-Transactions:* June 17, 1989 - Sylvain Turgeon traded to the New Jersey Devils for Pat Verbeek.* October 2, 1989 - Whalers acquire Mikael Andersson from the Buffalo Sabres in the waiver draft....

)
10–44–6
61 L February 22, 1990 5–6 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 ...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Montreal Canadiens season
The 1989–90 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 81st season. The Canadiens were eliminated in the Adams Division final by the Boston Bruins 4 games to 1.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending...

)
10–45–6
62 L February 24, 1990 1–6 St. Louis Blues (1989–90
1989–90 St. Louis Blues season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Awards and Records:* Frank J. Selke Trophy: || Rick Meagher* Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: || Brett Hull* NHL Plus/Minus Award: || Paul Cavallini, St. Louis Blues...

)
10–46–6
63 W February 26, 1990 3–2 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1989–90 Pittsburgh Penguins season saw the Penguins finish fifth in the Patrick Division and not qualify for the playoffs.-All-Star Game:...

)
11–46–6
64 L February 28, 1990 4–5 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Toronto Maple Leafs season
The Maple Leafs had their first non-losing season since the 1978–79 NHL season. Gary Leeman became the second member of the Maple Leafs to score 50 goals in one season.-NHL Entry Draft:-Regular season:...

)
11–47–6
65 T March 3, 1990 3–3 OT 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:...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1989–90 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 20th season in the National Hockey League. They finished the season with the third best record in the NHL...

)
11–47–7
66 L March 4, 1990 3–5 @ 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:...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1989–90 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 20th season in the National Hockey League. They finished the season with the third best record in the NHL...

)
11–48–7
67 L March 7, 1990 3–6 @ Winnipeg Jets (1989–90
1989–90 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1989–90 Winnipeg Jets season was the eighteenth season of the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets placed third in the Smythe to qualify for the playoffs. The Jets lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending...

)
11–49–7
68 L March 9, 1990 3–4 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Washington Capitals season
The Washington Capitals season involved the team's first trip to the Prince of Wales Conference Finals. They lost to the Bruins 4 games to 0.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending...

)
11–50–7
69 L March 10, 1990 3–9 @ New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1989–90
1989–90 New Jersey Devils season
The 1989–90 New Jersey Devils season saw the Devils make the playoffs for the second time and only the third time in franchise history. The Devils were eliminated in the first round by the Washington Capitals.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring...

)
11–51–7
70 L March 13, 1990 1–4 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 ....

 (1989–90
1989–90 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1989–90 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 11th season in the NHL, and they were coming off their shortest playoff run in seven years when the Los Angeles Kings defeated Edmonton in the first round of the playoffs...

)
11–52–7
71 L March 15, 1990 3–6 Chicago Blackhawks
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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Chicago Blackhawks season
The 1989–90 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Hawks' 64th season. The season involved winning the Norris Division.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending...

)
11–53–7
72 W March 17, 1990 6–3 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 1989–90 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 23rd season in the National Hockey League .The 1989–90 season got off to a bad start for the Flyers, and continued to get worse...

)
12–53–7
73 L March 18, 1990 3–8 @ 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 ...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Montreal Canadiens season
The 1989–90 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 81st season. The Canadiens were eliminated in the Adams Division final by the Boston Bruins 4 games to 1.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending...

)
12–54–7
74 L March 21, 1990 1–4 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Hartford Whalers season
-Game log:-Transactions:* June 17, 1989 - Sylvain Turgeon traded to the New Jersey Devils for Pat Verbeek.* October 2, 1989 - Whalers acquire Mikael Andersson from the Buffalo Sabres in the waiver draft....

)
12–55–7
75 L March 22, 1990 3–7 @ 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Boston Bruins season
The 1989–90 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 66th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Adams Division Semifinals:...

)
12–56–7
76 L March 24, 1990 3–4 OT 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Toronto Maple Leafs season
The Maple Leafs had their first non-losing season since the 1978–79 NHL season. Gary Leeman became the second member of the Maple Leafs to score 50 goals in one season.-NHL Entry Draft:-Regular season:...

)
12–57–7
77 L March 27, 1990 4–7 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 New York Rangers season
The 1989–90 New York Rangers season was the 64th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers led the Patrick Division with 85 points and qualified for the NHL playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, the Rangers defeated the New York Islanders...

)
12–58–7
78 L March 29, 1990 2–5 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 ...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Montreal Canadiens season
The 1989–90 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 81st season. The Canadiens were eliminated in the Adams Division final by the Boston Bruins 4 games to 1.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending...

)
12–59–7
79 L March 31, 1990 2–3 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...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Hartford Whalers season
-Game log:-Transactions:* June 17, 1989 - Sylvain Turgeon traded to the New Jersey Devils for Pat Verbeek.* October 2, 1989 - Whalers acquire Mikael Andersson from the Buffalo Sabres in the waiver draft....

)
12–60–7
80 L April 1, 1990 2–5 @ 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:...

 (1989–90
1989–90 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1989–90 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 20th season in the National Hockey League. They finished the season with the third best record in the NHL...

)
12–61–7

Player stats

Regular season
Scoring
EWLINE
Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM +/- PPG SHG GWG
C 80 39 63 102 27
8 1 2
C 62 24 38 62 24
10 0 0
LW 57 16 29 45 42
8 0 0
D 63 12 24 36 215
5 0 0
RW 39 12 22 34 4
6 0 2
C 59 13 17 30 28
3 1 1
style="text-align:right;"| LW 48 16 11 27 45
5 0 0
LW 43 13 13 26 84
3 1 0
C 72 11 14 25 104
0 3 0
C 71 8 14 22 234
0 1 0
LW 65 8 12 20 71
0 1 0
RW 41 7 13 20 18
1 0 1
D 56 4 14 18 67
1 0 0
D 67 3 15 18 104
2 0 0
style="text-align:right;"| C 70 9 8 17 45
1 0 1
D 29 6 10 16 18
2 0 3
style="text-align:right;"| C 66 7 8 15 191
0 0 1
D 45 4 10 14 31
2 0 0
C 22 4 8 12 2
2 0 0
D 64 3 9 12 208
1 0 0
LW 14 5 6 11 10
3 0 0
RW 44 5 5 10 185
2 0 1
D 68 2 6 8 44
1 0 0
LW 9 3 3 6 8
2 0 0
RW 11 1 5 6 8
0 0 0
RW 16 2 3 5 59
1 0 0
D 9 2 3 5 6
1 0 0
D 24 0 5 5 28
0 0 0
LW 7 1 3 4 17
0 0 0
D 13 0 3 3 10 2 0 0 0
C 6 0 2 2 2 1 0 0 0
LW 13 0 2 2 2
0 0 0
LW 35 0 2 2 42
0 0 0
D 7 0 1 1 2
0 0 0
LW 11 0 1 1 25
0 0 0
C 1 0 0 0 0
0 0 0
G 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D 4 0 0 0 6
0 0 0
C 1 0 0 0 0
0 0 0
RW 3 0 0 0 0
0 0 0
G 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D 1 0 0 0 0
0 0 0
RW 8 0 0 0 9
0 0 0
D 13 0 0 0 57
0 0 0
G 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 35 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
Goaltending
EWLINE
Player MIN GP W L T GA GAA SO SA SV SV%
1978 35 5 24 3 152 4.61 0 1080 928 .859
1080 18 3 14 1 95 5.28 0 648 553 .853
597 10 2 8 0 53 5.33 0 368 315 .856
191 6 1 2 0 13 4.08 0 99 86 .869
568 10 1 7 2 47 4.96 0 330 283 .858
342 6 0 5 1 34 5.96 0 199 165 .829
60 1 0 1 0 3 3.00 0 30 27 .900
Team: 4816 80 12 61 7 397 4.95 0 2754 2357 .856

Transactions

The Nordiques were involved in the following transactions during the 1989-90
1989-90 NHL season
-NHL awards:-All-Star teams:-Scoring Leaders:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points, PIM = Penalties in minutes, PPG = Powerplay Goals, SHG = Shorthanded Goals, GWG = Game Winning Goals-Leading goaltenders:...

 season.

Trades

June 19, 1989 To 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...


Gaetan Duchesne
Gaetan Duchesne
Gaétan Duchesne was a professional Canadian ice hockey player. Born in Quebec City, Quebec, Duchesne was drafted in 1981 by the Washington Capitals. He played six seasons with the Capitals before he was dealt to the Quebec Nordiques in the trade that sent Dale Hunter to the Capitals...

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...


Kevin Kaminski
Kevin Kaminski
Kevin S. Kaminski is a former Canadian ice hockey player.Selected in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota North Stars, Kaminski only played one game for the North Stars before he was traded to the Quebec Nordiques in exchange for Gaetan Duchesne...

October 5, 1989 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...


Randy Moller
Randy Moller
Randall W. Moller is a retired professional ice hockey player. He was drafted in the first round, eleventh overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1981 NHL entry draft. The majority of his career was spent with the Quebec Nordiques...

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...


Michel Petit
Michel Petit
Michel Petit is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League from the 1982–83 NHL season to the 1997–98 NHL season. Upon his retirement Petit had played for a then-NHL record 10 different teams. This mark has since been surpassed by Mike Sillinger...

December 4, 1989 To 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...


Greg Adams
Greg C. Adams
Gregory Charles Adams is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey forward who played in the National Hockey League from 1980 to 1990.- Playing career :...

 
Robert Picard
Robert Picard
Robert Rene Joseph Picard is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.-Career:Robert Picard established himself as a highly regarded defensive prospect with the Montreal Juniors and Montreal Bleu Blanc Rouge from 1973 to 1977...

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...


Tony McKegney
Tony McKegney
Anthony Syiid McKegney is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player, who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League from 1978–79 until 1990–91.-Career:...

December 13, 1989 To St. Louis Blues
Jeff Brown
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...


Tony Hrkac
Tony Hrkac
Anthony J. "Tony" Hrkac is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played eighteen season of professional hockey. He is currently head coach of the Concordia University Men's Ice Hockey Team.-College:...

 
Greg Millen
March 5, 1990 To Chicago Blackhawks
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...


Michel Goulet
Michel Goulet
This page is about the ice hockey player. For the sculptor, please see Michel Goulet .Michel Goulet is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Birmingham Bulls in the World Hockey Association and the Quebec Nordiques and Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League...

 
Greg Millen 
6th round pick in 1991
1991 NHL Entry Draft
The 1991 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 22 at the Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York. A total of 264 players were drafted. The draft was famous for the controversy surrounding star first overall draft pick, touted by some observers to be The Next One, Eric Lindros, who was drafted by the...

 - Kevin St. Jacques
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...


Mario Doyon
Mario Doyon
Mario Doyon is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He played in the NHL for the Chicago Blackhawks and Quebec Nordiques. He now coaches his son Indiana Jr Ice U-16 hockey team.-External links:...

 
Everett Sanipass
Everett Sanipass
Everett Sanipass is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.-Playing career:Sanipass started his National Hockey League career with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1987 after being drafted 14th overall in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft...

 
Dan Vincelette
Dan Vincelette
Daniel Vincelette is a retired a Canadian ice hockey forward.Vincelette started his National Hockey League career with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1986. He would also play for the Quebec Nordiques. He left the NHL after the 1992 season.- External links :...

March 6, 1990 To New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...


Peter Stastny
Peter Stastny
Peter Šťastný , also known colloquially as "Peter the Great" and "Stosh", is a retired Slovak professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League from 1980 to 1995. During his time with the Quebec Nordiques, Stastny became a Canadian citizen. Since 2004, he has also served as a...

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...


Craig Wolanin
Craig Wolanin
Craig W. Wolanin is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman who played thirteen seasons in the National Hockey League from 1985 until 1997–98.-Regular season and playoffs:-International:...

 
Randy Velischek
Randy Velischek
Randy John Velischek is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League from 1982–83 until 1991–92 for the Minnesota North Stars, New Jersey Devils, and Quebec Nordiques...


Waivers

October 2, 1989 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,...


Greg Adams
Greg C. Adams
Gregory Charles Adams is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey forward who played in the National Hockey League from 1980 to 1990.- Playing career :...

November 21, 1989 To 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...


Jari Gronstrand
Jari Grönstrand
Jari Grönstrand is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League and SM-Liiga. He played for Tappara, Minnesota North Stars, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, and Quebec Nordiques.- External links :...

December 1, 1989 From 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...


Brian Lawton
Brian Lawton
Brian R. Lawton is a former professional ice hockey left wing and agent who played 483 games in the National Hockey League between 1983 and 1992...


Free agents

class="wikitable">
Player Former Team
Lucien DeBlois
Lucien DeBlois
Lucien DeBlois is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right wing / centre.-Career:DeBlois was selected in the 1977 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers in the first round, eighth overall. He was chosen over Mike Bossy by Rangers' GM John Ferguson, Sr...

 
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...

Guy Lafleur
Guy Lafleur
Guy Damien "The Flower" / "Le Démon Blond" Lafleur, OC, CQ is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the most naturally gifted and popular players ever to play professional ice hockey...

 
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...

class="wikitable"> Player New Team Brian Lawton
Brian Lawton
Brian R. Lawton is a former professional ice hockey left wing and agent who played 483 games in the National Hockey League between 1983 and 1992...

  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...


Roster

Goaltenders


Defensemen


Wingers


Centres
- C
Captain (ice hockey)
In ice hockey, each team can designate an official captain for each game. The player serving as captain during the game wears a "C" on his or her jersey...

 
  • Coach:   Michel Bergeron
    Michel Bergeron (hockey coach)
    Michel Bergeron is a former National Hockey League head coach.Bergeron coached the Quebec Nordiques from 1980 to 1987 before being traded to the New York Rangers for a first round draft pick and $75 000, a first in the NHL history...


Draft picks

Quebec's draft picks from the 1989 NHL Entry Draft
1989 NHL Entry Draft
The 1989 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 17 at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. Some believe that the Detroit Red Wings' 1989 draft was the most successful ever, with 5,721 total NHL games played by the players selected.-Selections by round:...

 which was held at the Met Center in Bloomington
Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington is the fifth largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota in Hennepin County. Located on the north bank of the Minnesota River above its confluence with the Mississippi River, Bloomington lies at the heart of the southern...

, Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...

.
Round # Player Nationality College/junior/club team (league)
1 1 Mats Sundin
Mats Sundin
Mats Johan Sundin is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey player. Originally drafted first overall in 1989, Sundin played his first four seasons in the NHL with the Quebec Nordiques. He was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1994, where he played the majority of his career, serving 11...

 
Nacka HK
Nacka HK
Nacka HK is a hockey team based in Nacka, Stockholm, Sweden. The team is currently playing in the third highest league in Sweden, Division 1.The best known players to play for Nacka HK are Mats Sundin, Marcus Ragnarsson, Johan Garpenlöv, Fredrik Lindquist and Leif Svensson.Nacka are currently in...

 (Sweden)
2 22 Adam Foote
Adam Foote
Adam David Vernon Foote is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He was best known for his physical presence and gritty play as a stay-at-home defenceman....

 
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The Greyhounds play home games at the Essar Centre. The present team was founded in 1962 as a team in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. The Greyhounds name has been used by several ice hockey...

 (OHL)
3 43 Stephane Morin
Stephane Morin
Stéphane Morin was a Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League between 1989 and 1994 with the Quebec Nordiques and the Vancouver Canucks.-Playing career:...

 
Chicoutimi Sagueneens
Chicoutimi Saguenéens
The Chicoutimi Saguenéens are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Chicoutimi, Quebec . The team plays its home games at the Centre Georges-Vézina.-History:...

 (QMJHL)
3 54 John Tanner
John Tanner (ice hockey)
John P. Tanner is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 21 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Quebec Nordiques.- References :...

 
Peterborough Petes
Peterborough Petes
The Peterborough Petes are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team has played in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, since 1956, and is the oldest continuously operating team in the league.-History:...

 (OHL)
4 68 Niklas Andersson
Niklas Andersson
Per Niklas Andersson is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey left winger. In his career, he spent time with several National Hockey League teams as well as various minor professional teams in North America, but mostly played for Frölunda HC in the Swedish Elitserien.- Playing career...

 
Vastra Frolunda HC (Sweden)
4 76 Eric Dubois  Laval Titan
Laval Titan
The Laval Titan was one of the names used by a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League franchise that played in Laval, Quebec, between 1971 and 1998.-History:...

 (QMJHL)
5 85 Kevin Kaiser  Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs (NCAA)
6 106 Dan Lambert
Dan Lambert
Daniel Lambert is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 29 games in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques.-External links:...

 
Swift Current Broncos
Swift Current Broncos
The Swift Current Broncos are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League. Founded during 1967 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, the Broncos played seven seasons before relocating to Lethbridge from 1974 to 1986 as the Lethbridge Broncos...

 (WHL)
7 127 Sergei Mylnikov
Sergei Mylnikov
Sergei Aleksandrovich Mylnikov is a retired ice hockey player who played in the Soviet Hockey League and National Hockey League. He played for Traktor Chelyabinsk, SKA Leningrad, and briefly for the Quebec Nordiques...

 
Chelyabinsk Traktor (Soviet Union)
8 148 Paul Krake  Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves (NCAA)
9 169 Vyacheslav Bykov
Vyacheslav Bykov
Vyacheslav Arkadevich "Slava" Bykov is a former Soviet ice hockey player and a former head coach of the Russian national hockey team. A small, technically gifted center, he was a regular fixture on the Soviet national ice hockey team in the 1980s; after the fall of the Soviet Union, he played for...

 
CSKA Moscow
CSKA Moscow
CSKA Moscow is a major Russian sports club based in Moscow. It is popularly referred to in the West as "Red Army" or "the Red Army team" because during the Soviet era, it was a part of the Armed Forces sports society, which in turn was associated with the Soviet Army...

 (Soviet Union)
10 190 Andrei Khomutov
Andrei Khomutov
Andrei Valentinovich Khomutov was a Soviet ice hockey right winger and is currently the head coach of Barys Astana of the Kontinental Hockey League and Kazakhstan national team. He played for CSKA Moscow from 1979–1990, then in Switzerland for HC Fribourg-Gottéron from 1990-1998...

 
CSKA Moscow
CSKA Moscow
CSKA Moscow is a major Russian sports club based in Moscow. It is popularly referred to in the West as "Red Army" or "the Red Army team" because during the Soviet era, it was a part of the Armed Forces sports society, which in turn was associated with the Soviet Army...

 (Soviet Union)
11 211 Byron Witkowski  Nipawin Hawks
Nipawin Hawks
The Nipawin Hawks are a Junior "A" team based out of Nipawin, Saskatchewan. They play out of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. They play their home games at the Centennial Arena which has a seating capacity of 1,500. The team colors are black and yellow...

 (SJHL)
12 232 Noel Rahn  Edina High School
Edina High School
Edina High School is a three-year public high school located in Edina, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. The school was founded in 1949 and is the main high school in the Edina School District....

(USHS)

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