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Soviet Stars, Coaching Shifts, and Stanley Cup Glory | NHL News
On July 7th, history was made as the New Jersey Devils signed Soviet legends Viacheslav Fetisov and Sergei Starikov—breaking barriers for European players in the NHL without requiring defection. Fetisov, a 13-season Soviet icon, won two Cups with Detroit and later helped the Devils win one as an assistant coach. Starikov, though limited to 16 games, was part of that historic first wave. The date also marks coaching milestones: Gerry Cheevers (1980), Jack Evans (1983), and Joel Quenneville (2004), who later won three Cups with Chicago. In 2022, Tampa Bay Lightning cemented their dynasty with a…
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