Remembering Emile Francis Baseballology Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - February 19, 20220 Emile was my hockey friend. An NHL legend. Most notably with the New York Rangers front office from 1964-1976. He was the head coach and general manager for much of that time. We would have long chats about hockey and baseball. Everything he told me about hockey is in my
1983 – The Blues Make History By Not Attending The NHL Draft Hockeyology by Russ_Cohen - January 24, 2017February 19, 20220 Why would a team not attend the NHL Draft? That’s one of the best ways to improve your franchise but at the time the owners, Ralston Purina, felt differently. It doesn’t make sense. Even if you intend on selling the team wouldn’t it have been easier to sell if they