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July 2nd: Hockey's Secret Trade Day | NHL News
July second isn’t just another date—it’s a hockey legend-maker. From Ed Belfour’s historic Dallas Stars signing in ’97 to his playoff shutout magic with Toronto in ’04, this day has birthed Stanley Cup runs, franchise-altering trades, and record-shattering contracts. In ’17, Patrick Marleau shocked fans by joining the Leafs after 19 years with San Jose, while Carey Price locked in his legacy with an eight-year, $84M deal with Montreal. And don’t forget Joe Thornton, born on this day in ’79, who won MVP and scoring title in the same season for two teams. July second? It’s the quiet heartbeat…
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