Number23

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Hail the vanishing Whale...

In another installment where I review the dwindling number of players remaining from a relocated franchise... today it's the Hartford Whalers.

Players
Jean-Sebastien Giguere-ANA
Bobby Holik-ATL
Sami Kapanen-PHI
Marek Malik-NYR
Michael Nylander-WSH
Nolan Pratt-BUF
Chris Pronger-ANA
Geoff Sanderson-EDM
Brendan Shanahan-NYR
Glen Wesley-CAR (the only current Hurricane to have played for The Whale)


Note: the following lists may not be all-inclusive, but do give a feel for the former Whalers in non-playing roles. Additions are more than welcome.

Execs
Ron Francis-Asst. GM, Carolina Hurricanes
Ken Holland-GM, Detroit Red Wings
Don Maloney-GM, Phoenix Coyotes

Coaches
Randy Cunneyworth-Head Coach, Rochester Americans (AHL)
Kevin Dineen-Head Coach, Portland Pirates (AHL)
Dean Evason-Asst Coach, Washington Capitals (NHL)
Doug Jarvis-Asst Coach, Montreal Canadiens (NHL)
Brad McCrimmon-Associate Coach, Atlanta Thrashers (NHL)
Jack McIlhargey-Asst Coach, Philadelphia Flyers (NHL)
Joel Quenneville-Head Coach, Colorado Avalanche (NHL)
Ulf Samuelsson-Asst Coach, Phoenix Coyotes (NHL)
John Stevens-Head Coach, Philadelphia Flyers (NHL)
Dave Tippett-Head Coach, Dallas Stars (NHL)

Broadcasters
Ray Ferraro
Nick Kypreos
Greg Millen
Daryl Reaugh

Next Generation
Ryan Malone (son of Greg)


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That takes care of the former WHA franchises that have relocated. My next and final review is of the Minnesota North Stars.

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