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GM Moves That Shook the League | NHL News
Phil Esposito took over as GM of the New York Rangers in 1986, promising a Stanley Cup and earning the “Trader Phil” moniker for his relentless deal-making—making more trades in three years than some teams did in a decade. Despite bringing in legends like Marcel Dionne and trading a first-round pick for coach Michel Bergeron (who lasted just a few games), the Rangers only made the playoffs twice, never advancing past the first round. Esposito was fired in 1989. Meanwhile, in 1999, Pat Quinn became Toronto’s GM and coach, guiding the Leafs to division titles and playoff runs each…
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