1953 NHL Offseason News and Notes
Ted Lindsay was held to 2 goals and 2 assists in the final, while
Red Kelly had just a goal and an assist. Gotta say I was finally right about something!!
Pelletier won that battle and the Stanley cup cuz of it!!
Here are the top 10 regular season scorers
Here are the top 10 playoff scorers
Here are the award winners
Al Rollins did have a great season, but he's an upset winner of
Marcel Pelletier.
Ted Lindsay setting the single season scoring record, had a much better year then
Gordie Howe, but
Howe takes the Hart anyway.
The NHL will introduce a new award this coming season. The Norris Trophy will be awarded to the defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.
The trophy is named in honour of Jame E. Norris, owner of the Red Wings from 1932 to 1952. I might rename it at some point, or maybe before the season even starts. The Shore Award? Maybe? I don’t know if that sounds very good…
This years entry draft is a improvement talent wise on last year, but it still didn't feature alot of talent.
Johnny Bucyk goes 2nd overall, but only has 3 star potential. That's a bit surprising to me.
Norm Ullman is the first pick, going to Boston. He looks like he can be a good two way player one day. Borderline 1st/2nd line player.
No logo or uniform changes, and no trading this offseason. Let's get ready for 1953-54!