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The Trade That Built a Dynasty | New Jersey Devils News
A quiet trade on August 28, 1992, sent Sean Burke and Eric Weinrich to Hartford for Bobby Holik and a draft pick—and it became the cornerstone of the Devils’ Stanley Cup dynasty. Holik, a raw but relentless forward, instantly became the heart of the feared “Crash Line,” alongside Randy McKay and Mike Peluso. Their bruising forecheck, physicality, and tireless pressure wore down opponents and set the tone for the team’s identity. Over seven hundred games, Holik scored nearly two hundred goals and four hundred sixty points, but his true impact was in forcing turnovers and creating chances. The…
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