Pro Hockey 1978 79 Season Outlook and Rivalry Sparks
A preview of the 1978 79 season across NHL and WHA noting cross league talent moves and court battles. Highlights include New York Rangers under Fred Shero, Islanders star acquisitions, Flyers rebuild, and Flames playoff hopes. Norris and Smythe divisions feature Orr, Esposito, Canucks, Blues, Rockies, and Canadiens shaping early contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Orr
Black Hawks
Tony Esposito
Ivan Boldirev
Orr
Hawks
Vancouver Canucks
British Columbia
St. Louis Blues
Emile Francis
Mike Crombeen
Bob Stewart
Mike Walton
Blues
Colorado Rockies
NHL Powers and Prospects Preview by Division
The Canadiens’ scouting system dominates the top draft picks with Mark Napier as a notable WHA import. Detroit relies on Dale McCourt and Rogie Vachon, while Pittsburgh strengthens with Tom Bladon Randy Carlyle and Orest Kindrachuk. Los Angeles sinks, Washington shows promise with new Swedes, and Adams Division features Boston and Buffalo jockeying for the crown with Toronto pushing under Roger Neilson. Minnesota North Stars emerge as a team to watch in this sector.
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NHL
Teague
North America
United States
Vachon-McCourt
New York Rangers
G.M. Fred Shero
Rangers
Andérs Hedberg
Ulf Nilsson
New York Islanders
John Tonelli
WHA
Steve Tambellini
Dwayne Lawdermilk
Randy Johnston
Long Island Sextet
Montreal Canadiens
Philly Flyers
Rick Lapointe
Behn Wilson
Kevin McCarthy
Atlanta Flames
Flames
Canadiens
Mark Napier
Detroit Red Wings
Bleu
Dale McCourt
Rogie Vachon
Ted Lindsay
Pittsburgh Penguins
Tom Bladon
Randy Carlyle
Orest Kindrachuk
Steel City
IRS
Fros Angeles
Washington Capitols
Jim Bedard
Ontario
Leafs
Roger Neilson
Ian Turnbull
Mike Palmateer
Lanny McDonald
Neilson
Dave Burrows
Paul Harrison
Minnesota North Stars
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Norris
Sam Pollock
Greg
Quincy
Seymour
State Farm Life Insurance Company
Bloomington
Illinois
Sports Probe
Bernie Wolfe
Adams
Bruins
Beantown
Don Cherry
Buffalo
Sabres
Tony
Detsun
Mar
Furl
Datson
Lawrence
Tony's
Datsun
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