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July 8 1995 NHL Draft & Trades | NHL News
July 8, 1995, shook up the NHL with blockbuster trades and a draft that reshaped futures—Vancouver snagged superstar Alexander Mogilny from Buffalo, Toronto brought in veteran Larry Murphy, and Hall of Famer Dale Hawerchuk signed with St. Louis before his brief stint. The draft itself was historic: three defensemen in the top three picks, including Bryan Berard (first overall) and Wade Redden, both of whom never played for their original teams. Future stars like Jarome Iginla and Shane Doan also emerged in Round 1. Beyond the action, this date also marked Dave Tippett’s NHL coaching debut…
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