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Wilfred Kennedy "Bucko" McDonald was a robust defenseman who never met a hamburger or sirloin he didnt enjoy, his appetite a thing of legend. And in the early 1960s, he met a prime cut named Bobby Orr.

How about a few stories from the 1948 newspapers, courtesy of the Porcupine Advance… and as I go through the first few issues, I am again reminded that 1948…

Kaprizov, Miller, Nedeljkovic, Norris, Robertson, Smith honored by NHL Public Relations @PR_NHL NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League announced today the 2020-21 NHL All-Rookie Team, including the three players voted as finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy as the Leagues top rookie: forwards Kirill Kaprizov of the Minnesota Wild and Jason Robertson of the Dallas S...

Stanley Cup Final storylines include Canadas 28-year drought Lightning looking to repeat, Maroon going for championship hat trick among things to watch by Dan Rosen @drosennhl / NHL.com Senior Writer TAMPA -- The Tampa Bay Lightning have to go through a storied franchise with a history of dynastic Stanley Cup championship runs in...

Henderson, Bruins oldest living goalie, had height, independent streak Stood up for himself by playing crouching style, unorthodox in 1950s by Dave Stubbs @Dave_Stubbs / NHL.com Columnist John Henderson has seen plenty of goaltending in the 65 years since his final NHL game. Today, at age 87 the Boston Bruins oldest living goalie...

Maple Leafs have thrived in shorter NHL seasons Won Cup three straight times playing 60 games from 1946-47 to 1948-49; to play 56 in 2020-21 by Dave Stubbs @Dave_Stubbs / NHL.com Columnist Youll forgive fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs if they think the 56-game schedule for the 2020-21 NHL season is a good omen. Three times in the...