1976–77 Cleveland Barons season
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The 1976–77 Cleveland Barons
season was the first season
for this franchise in Cleveland, after nine seasons in the San Francisco Bay Area
as the Oakland Seals/California Golden Seals
. The Barons displaced the World Hockey Association
's Cleveland Crusaders
, who elected to relocate to Minnesota and become the Minnesota Fighting Saints
.
The Barons played in the tough Adams Division
and spent most of the season in last place. Midway through the season, majority owner Melvin Swig
announced the team might have trouble finishing the season. The club missed payroll twice in February, and only a loan from the league and NHLPA
kept the team afloat. Following the season, minority owner George Gund III purchased a controlling interest in the club.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Barons. Stats reflect time with the Barons only. ‡Traded/released mid-season
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Seals. Stats reflect time with the Seals only. ‡Traded mid-season
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Player
New team
Via
Tom Price
Pittsburgh Penguins
free agency (1977-02-28)
Cleveland Barons (NHL)
The Cleveland Barons were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1976–78. They were a relocation of the California Golden Seals franchise, which had played in Oakland since 1967...
season was the first season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
for this franchise in Cleveland, after nine seasons in the San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas...
as the Oakland Seals/California Golden Seals
California Golden Seals
The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of...
. The Barons displaced the World Hockey Association
World Hockey Association
The World Hockey Association was a professional ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. It was the first major competition for the National Hockey League since the collapse of the Western Hockey League in 1926...
's Cleveland Crusaders
Cleveland Crusaders
The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976...
, who elected to relocate to Minnesota and become the Minnesota Fighting Saints
Minnesota Fighting Saints
The Minnesota Fighting Saints was the name of two professional ice hockey teams based in Saint Paul, Minnesota that played in the World Hockey Association. The first team was one of the WHA's original twelve franchises, playing from 1972–76. The second team was relocated from Cleveland, Ohio, and...
.
The Barons played in the tough Adams Division
Adams Division
The NHL's Adams Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Prince of Wales Conference. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. It was named in honor of Charles Francis Adams, the founder of the Boston Bruins...
and spent most of the season in last place. Midway through the season, majority owner Melvin Swig
Melvin Swig
Melvin M. Swig was a San Francisco real estate developer and philanthropist. He was also owner of the National Hockey League's California Golden Seals and Cleveland Barons....
announced the team might have trouble finishing the season. The club missed payroll twice in February, and only a loan from the league and NHLPA
NHLPA
NHLPA is an initialism for:* The National Hockey League Players Association, a players' union* The National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000-Video games:...
kept the team afloat. Following the season, minority owner George Gund III purchased a controlling interest in the club.
Amateur Draft
The franchise participated in the 1976 Amateur Draft as the California Golden Seals, the move to Cleveland not being approved until mid-July.| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | College/junior/club team |
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| 1 | 5. | Bjorn Johansson Björn Johansson Erik "Björn" Johansson, or "Nalle" as his nickname was, is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the first round of both the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft and the 1976 WHA Amateur Draft, by the California Golden Seals and Toronto Toros, respectively... |
HK Örebro (Sweden Division 1) | |
| 2 | 23. | Vern Stenlund Vern Stenlund Dr. Vern Stenlund is a retired former professional hockey player who has become known in retirement for becoming an author and coach. He played in the NHL for the Cleveland Barons in the 1976–77 NHL season. After retiring, he earned his doctorate from the University of Michigan in 1994 and became... |
London Knights London Knights The London Knights are a junior ice hockey team from London, Ontario, Canada, playing in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the leagues of the Canadian Hockey League.-Early days–1968:... (OMJHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 3 | 41. | Mike Fidler Mike Fidler Michael Edward Fidler is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 271 games in the National Hockey League between 1976 and 1982. He played for the Cleveland Barons, Minnesota North Stars, Hartford Whalers, and Chicago Black Hawks... |
Boston University Terriers Boston University men's ice hockey The Boston University Terriers men’s ice hockey program is one of the most storied teams in NCAA Division I hockey, playing its first ever game in 1918 and winning five national championships, while making twenty-one appearances in the Frozen Four.... (ECAC Eastern College Athletic Conference The Eastern College Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference comprising schools that compete in 21 sports . It has 317 member institutions in NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, ranging in location from Maine to North Carolina and west to Illinois... ) |
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| 4 | 59. | Warren Young Warren Young Warren Howard Young is a retired Canadian Professional Hockey Left Winger who played seven seasons in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings.... |
Michigan Tech Huskies Michigan Technological University Michigan Technological University is a public research university located in Houghton, Michigan, United States. Its main campus sits on on a bluff overlooking Portage Lake... (WCHA Western Collegiate Hockey Association The Western Collegiate Hockey Association is a college athletic conference which operates over a wide area of the Midwestern and Western United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as an ice hockey-only conference.... ) |
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| 5 | 77. | Darcy Regier Darcy Regier Darcy John Regier is the current general manager of the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. He also played 26 games in the NHL for the Cleveland Barons and New York Islanders as a defenceman... |
Lethbridge Broncos Lethbridge Broncos The Lethbridge Broncos were a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League from 1974 until 1986. They played at the Lethbridge Sportsplex.-Season-by-season record:... (WCHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 5 | 79. | Cal Sandbeck | University of Denver Pioneers Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey The University of Denver Men's Hockey Program has been playing NCAA Division I hockey since 1949. Pioneer Hockey is one of the most successful hockey programs in the history of collegiate hockey. The Pioneers rank second in all-time NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships with 7. Only the University... (WCHA) |
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| 6 | 95. | Jouni Rinne | Lukko Lukko Lukko is an ice hockey team in the SM-liiga, formed 1936. The full name of the club is Rauman Lukko. They play in Rauma, Finland at the Äijänsuo Arena. They have won the national championship once, in 1963... (SM-liiga SM-liiga The SM-liiga is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. As of March 2008, it is ranked by the IIHF as the second strongest league in Europe. It was created in 1975 to replace the SM-sarja, which was fundamentally an amateur league. The SM-liiga is not directly overseen by the Finnish Ice... ) |
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | October 6, 1976 | 2–2 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Los Angeles Kings season -Regular season:The 1976-77 season was similar to the year before for the Kings. Dionne continued to lead the offense, the defense was unspectacular but solid, but it was a season of roster turnover as some aging veterans departed and others lost significant time to injuries... ) |
0–0–1 |
| 2 | W | October 9, 1976 | 6–3 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1976–77 1976–77 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
1–0–1 |
| 3 | L | October 10, 1976 | 3–4 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1976–77 1976–77 Boston Bruins season The 1976–77 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 53rd season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
1–1–1 |
| 4 | L | October 13, 1976 | 2–4 | Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1976–77 1976–77 Atlanta Flames season The 1976–77 Atlanta Flames season was the fifth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
1–2–1 |
| 5 | T | October 16, 1976 | 4–4 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 New York Islanders season The 1976–77 New York Islanders season was the fifth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed... ) |
1–2–2 |
| 6 | W | October 19, 1976 | 3–0 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1976–77 1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fifty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 32-30-18 record in 1975-76, earning 82 points, and finishing in first place in the Smythe Division... ) |
2–2–2 |
| 7 | W | October 21, 1976 | 6–2 | St. Louis Blues (1976–77 1976–77 St. Louis Blues season The 1976–77 St. Louis Blues season was the tenth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues won the Smythe Division title with a record of 32 wins, 39 losses and nine ties, good for 73 points, and received a first-round bye in the 1977 NHL Playoffs... ) |
3–2–2 |
| 8 | L | October 26, 1976 | 2–5 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1976–77 1976–77 New York Rangers season The 1976–77 New York Rangers season was the fifty-first season of the New York Rangers franchise in the National Hockey League. The Rangers placed fourth in the Patrick Division and did not qualify for the playoffs... ) |
3–3–2 |
| 9 | L | October 28, 1976 | 1–3 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1976–77 1976–77 Vancouver Canucks season The 1976–77 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's seventh in the NHL. The Canucks failed to reach the playoffs. Phil Maloney, the teams general manager and head coach, was replaced mid-season as head coach by Orland Kurtenbach, the first captain of the Canucks.-Off-season:The Canucks made a... ) |
3–4–2 |
| 10 | L | October 30, 1976 | 3–4 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Los Angeles Kings season -Regular season:The 1976-77 season was similar to the year before for the Kings. Dionne continued to lead the offense, the defense was unspectacular but solid, but it was a season of roster turnover as some aging veterans departed and others lost significant time to injuries... ) |
3–5–2 |
| 11 | L | November 1, 1976 | 3–6 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's sixtieth season, fiftieth as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs finished in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 33 wins, 32 losses and 15 ties for 81 points... ) |
3–6–2 |
| 12 | L | November 3, 1976 | 2–4 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Los Angeles Kings season -Regular season:The 1976-77 season was similar to the year before for the Kings. Dionne continued to lead the offense, the defense was unspectacular but solid, but it was a season of roster turnover as some aging veterans departed and others lost significant time to injuries... ) |
3–7–2 |
| 13 | W | November 5, 1976 | 6–4 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' tenth season in the National Hockey League . They finished first in the Patrick Division with a record of 48 wins, 16 losses, and 16 ties for 112 points.... ) |
4–7–2 |
| 14 | T | November 7, 1976 | 2–2 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1976–77 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their tenth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division for the third season in a row. In the playoffs, the Penguins were eliminated in the first round. Changes occurred in management and ownership. In December 1976, Baz... ) |
4–7–3 |
| 15 | W | November 10, 1976 | 2–1 | @ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1976–77 1976–77 Colorado Rockies season The 1976–77 Colorado Rockies season was the Rockies' first season. The former Kansas City Scouts relocated in the off-season to Denver. With the World Hockey Association's Denver Spurs leaving Denver in a midnight move to Ottawa, Ontario just about 10 months earlier, Denver would get a franchise... ) |
5–7–3 |
| 16 | T | November 12, 1976 | 3–3 | @ Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1976–77 1976–77 Atlanta Flames season The 1976–77 Atlanta Flames season was the fifth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
5–7–4 |
| 17 | W | November 14, 1976 | 3–2 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1976–77 1976–77 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
6–7–4 |
| 18 | T | November 16, 1976 | 0–0 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Los Angeles Kings season -Regular season:The 1976-77 season was similar to the year before for the Kings. Dionne continued to lead the offense, the defense was unspectacular but solid, but it was a season of roster turnover as some aging veterans departed and others lost significant time to injuries... ) |
6–7–5 |
| 19 | T | November 17, 1976 | 3–3 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1976–77 1976–77 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
6–7–6 |
| 20 | L | November 19, 1976 | 2–5 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1976–77 1976–77 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
6–8–6 |
| 21 | L | November 24, 1976 | 1–8 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1976–77 1976–77 Montreal Canadiens season The 1976–77 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 68th season. The Canadiens won their 20th Stanley Cup in 1976–77, taking the NHL championship. They set an NHL record for most points in a season by a team with 132 points... ) |
6–9–6 |
| 22 | L | November 26, 1976 | 1–3 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1976–77 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their tenth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division for the third season in a row. In the playoffs, the Penguins were eliminated in the first round. Changes occurred in management and ownership. In December 1976, Baz... ) |
6–10–6 |
| 23 | L | November 28, 1976 | 1–5 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's sixtieth season, fiftieth as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs finished in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 33 wins, 32 losses and 15 ties for 81 points... ) |
6–11–6 |
| 24 | L | December 1, 1976 | 3–5 | @ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1976–77 1976–77 Colorado Rockies season The 1976–77 Colorado Rockies season was the Rockies' first season. The former Kansas City Scouts relocated in the off-season to Denver. With the World Hockey Association's Denver Spurs leaving Denver in a midnight move to Ottawa, Ontario just about 10 months earlier, Denver would get a franchise... ) |
6–12–6 |
| 25 | T | December 3, 1976 | 2–2 | St. Louis Blues (1976–77 1976–77 St. Louis Blues season The 1976–77 St. Louis Blues season was the tenth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues won the Smythe Division title with a record of 32 wins, 39 losses and nine ties, good for 73 points, and received a first-round bye in the 1977 NHL Playoffs... ) |
6–12–7 |
| 26 | L | December 5, 1976 | 2–6 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' tenth season in the National Hockey League . They finished first in the Patrick Division with a record of 48 wins, 16 losses, and 16 ties for 112 points.... ) |
6–13–7 |
| 27 | L | December 6, 1976 | 0–1 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1976–77 1976–77 Montreal Canadiens season The 1976–77 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 68th season. The Canadiens won their 20th Stanley Cup in 1976–77, taking the NHL championship. They set an NHL record for most points in a season by a team with 132 points... ) |
6–14–7 |
| 28 | L | December 8, 1976 | 1–5 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1976–77 1976–77 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
6–15–7 |
| 29 | W | December 10, 1976 | 7–1 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1976–77 1976–77 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
7–15–7 |
| 30 | W | December 11, 1976 | 4–2 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1976–77 1976–77 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
8–15–7 |
| 31 | W | December 15, 1976 | 7–3 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1976–77 1976–77 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
9–15–7 |
| 32 | L | December 16, 1976 | 4–5 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1976–77 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their tenth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division for the third season in a row. In the playoffs, the Penguins were eliminated in the first round. Changes occurred in management and ownership. In December 1976, Baz... ) |
9–16–7 |
| 33 | W | December 18, 1976 | 6–4 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1976–77 1976–77 Boston Bruins season The 1976–77 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 53rd season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
10–16–7 |
| 34 | L | December 19, 1976 | 2–3 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1976–77 1976–77 New York Rangers season The 1976–77 New York Rangers season was the fifty-first season of the New York Rangers franchise in the National Hockey League. The Rangers placed fourth in the Patrick Division and did not qualify for the playoffs... ) |
10–17–7 |
| 35 | W | December 22, 1976 | 4–3 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1976–77 1976–77 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
11–17–7 |
| 36 | L | December 26, 1976 | 3–6 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1976–77 1976–77 Boston Bruins season The 1976–77 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 53rd season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
11–18–7 |
| 37 | L | December 27, 1976 | 2–4 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1976–77 1976–77 Montreal Canadiens season The 1976–77 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 68th season. The Canadiens won their 20th Stanley Cup in 1976–77, taking the NHL championship. They set an NHL record for most points in a season by a team with 132 points... ) |
11–19–7 |
| 38 | L | December 29, 1976 | 2–6 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's sixtieth season, fiftieth as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs finished in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 33 wins, 32 losses and 15 ties for 81 points... ) |
11–20–7 |
| 39 | L | December 31, 1976 | 2–4 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1976–77 1976–77 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
11–21–7 |
| 40 | L | January 1, 1977 | 2–7 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' tenth season in the National Hockey League . They finished first in the Patrick Division with a record of 48 wins, 16 losses, and 16 ties for 112 points.... ) |
11–22–7 |
| 41 | L | January 5, 1977 | 2–3 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1976–77 1976–77 Boston Bruins season The 1976–77 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 53rd season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
11–23–7 |
| 42 | W | January 7, 1977 | 8–4 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1976–77 1976–77 Vancouver Canucks season The 1976–77 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's seventh in the NHL. The Canucks failed to reach the playoffs. Phil Maloney, the teams general manager and head coach, was replaced mid-season as head coach by Orland Kurtenbach, the first captain of the Canucks.-Off-season:The Canucks made a... ) |
12–23–7 |
| 43 | L | January 9, 1977 | 4–7 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1976–77 1976–77 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
12–24–7 |
| 44 | W | January 12, 1977 | 3–1 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1976–77 1976–77 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
13–24–7 |
| 45 | W | January 15, 1977 | 4–2 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1976–77 1976–77 Vancouver Canucks season The 1976–77 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's seventh in the NHL. The Canucks failed to reach the playoffs. Phil Maloney, the teams general manager and head coach, was replaced mid-season as head coach by Orland Kurtenbach, the first captain of the Canucks.-Off-season:The Canucks made a... ) |
14–24–7 |
| 46 | T | January 19, 1977 | 3–3 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1976–77 1976–77 New York Rangers season The 1976–77 New York Rangers season was the fifty-first season of the New York Rangers franchise in the National Hockey League. The Rangers placed fourth in the Patrick Division and did not qualify for the playoffs... ) |
14–24–8 |
| 47 | L | January 21, 1977 | 2–5 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1976–77 1976–77 Boston Bruins season The 1976–77 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 53rd season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
14–25–8 |
| 48 | W | January 23, 1977 | 3–0 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1976–77 1976–77 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
15–25–8 |
| 49 | L | January 29, 1977 | 3–4 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1976–77 1976–77 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
15–26–8 |
| 50 | L | January 30, 1977 | 3–9 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1976–77 1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fifty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 32-30-18 record in 1975-76, earning 82 points, and finishing in first place in the Smythe Division... ) |
15–27–8 |
| 51 | L | February 1, 1977 | 3–7 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1976–77 1976–77 Montreal Canadiens season The 1976–77 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 68th season. The Canadiens won their 20th Stanley Cup in 1976–77, taking the NHL championship. They set an NHL record for most points in a season by a team with 132 points... ) |
15–28–8 |
| 52 | T | February 3, 1977 | 0–0 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1976–77 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their tenth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division for the third season in a row. In the playoffs, the Penguins were eliminated in the first round. Changes occurred in management and ownership. In December 1976, Baz... ) |
15–28–9 |
| 53 | W | February 5, 1977 | 3–2 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1976–77 1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fifty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 32-30-18 record in 1975-76, earning 82 points, and finishing in first place in the Smythe Division... ) |
16–28–9 |
| 54 | W | February 9, 1977 | 6–3 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Los Angeles Kings season -Regular season:The 1976-77 season was similar to the year before for the Kings. Dionne continued to lead the offense, the defense was unspectacular but solid, but it was a season of roster turnover as some aging veterans departed and others lost significant time to injuries... ) |
17–28–9 |
| 55 | W | February 11, 1977 | 3–0 | Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1976–77 1976–77 Colorado Rockies season The 1976–77 Colorado Rockies season was the Rockies' first season. The former Kansas City Scouts relocated in the off-season to Denver. With the World Hockey Association's Denver Spurs leaving Denver in a midnight move to Ottawa, Ontario just about 10 months earlier, Denver would get a franchise... ) |
18–28–9 |
| 56 | L | February 13, 1977 | 2–4 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1976–77 1976–77 Boston Bruins season The 1976–77 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 53rd season in the NHL. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:... ) |
18–29–9 |
| 57 | L | February 16, 1977 | 3–5 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's sixtieth season, fiftieth as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs finished in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 33 wins, 32 losses and 15 ties for 81 points... ) |
18–30–9 |
| 58 | T | February 18, 1977 | 3–3 | Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1976–77 1976–77 Colorado Rockies season The 1976–77 Colorado Rockies season was the Rockies' first season. The former Kansas City Scouts relocated in the off-season to Denver. With the World Hockey Association's Denver Spurs leaving Denver in a midnight move to Ottawa, Ontario just about 10 months earlier, Denver would get a franchise... ) |
18–30–10 |
| 59 | L | February 20, 1977 | 1–4 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1976–77 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1976–77 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their tenth in the National Hockey League. They finished third in the Norris Division for the third season in a row. In the playoffs, the Penguins were eliminated in the first round. Changes occurred in management and ownership. In December 1976, Baz... ) |
18–31–10 |
| 60 | L | February 23, 1977 | 3–5 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1976–77 1976–77 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
18–32–10 |
| 61 | L | February 25, 1977 | 1–2 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 New York Islanders season The 1976–77 New York Islanders season was the fifth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed... ) |
18–33–10 |
| 62 | L | February 26, 1977 | 3–5 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1976–77 1976–77 Montreal Canadiens season The 1976–77 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 68th season. The Canadiens won their 20th Stanley Cup in 1976–77, taking the NHL championship. They set an NHL record for most points in a season by a team with 132 points... ) |
18–34–10 |
| 63 | W | February 28, 1977 | 5–2 | @ St. Louis Blues (1976–77 1976–77 St. Louis Blues season The 1976–77 St. Louis Blues season was the tenth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues won the Smythe Division title with a record of 32 wins, 39 losses and nine ties, good for 73 points, and received a first-round bye in the 1977 NHL Playoffs... ) |
19–34–10 |
| 64 | W | March 2, 1977 | 4–1 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's sixtieth season, fiftieth as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs finished in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 33 wins, 32 losses and 15 ties for 81 points... ) |
20–34–10 |
| 65 | W | March 5, 1977 | 2–1 | @ Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1976–77 1976–77 Atlanta Flames season The 1976–77 Atlanta Flames season was the fifth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
21–34–10 |
| 66 | L | March 6, 1977 | 3–4 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1976–77 1976–77 New York Rangers season The 1976–77 New York Rangers season was the fifty-first season of the New York Rangers franchise in the National Hockey League. The Rangers placed fourth in the Patrick Division and did not qualify for the playoffs... ) |
21–35–10 |
| 67 | L | March 10, 1977 | 2–7 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' tenth season in the National Hockey League . They finished first in the Patrick Division with a record of 48 wins, 16 losses, and 16 ties for 112 points.... ) |
21–36–10 |
| 68 | L | March 12, 1977 | 3–8 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 New York Islanders season The 1976–77 New York Islanders season was the fifth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed... ) |
21–37–10 |
| 69 | W | March 15, 1977 | 5–1 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1976–77 1976–77 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
22–37–10 |
| 70 | L | March 16, 1977 | 2–6 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1976–77 1976–77 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
22–38–10 |
| 71 | T | March 18, 1977 | 2–2 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1976–77 1976–77 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
22–38–11 |
| 72 | W | March 20, 1977 | 5–4 | Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1976–77 1976–77 Atlanta Flames season The 1976–77 Atlanta Flames season was the fifth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
23–38–11 |
| 73 | W | March 21, 1977 | 7–2 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1976–77 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's sixtieth season, fiftieth as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs finished in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 33 wins, 32 losses and 15 ties for 81 points... ) |
24–38–11 |
| 74 | L | March 23, 1977 | 2–4 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1976–77 1976–77 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
24–39–11 |
| 75 | T | March 25, 1977 | 4–4 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1976–77 1976–77 Vancouver Canucks season The 1976–77 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's seventh in the NHL. The Canucks failed to reach the playoffs. Phil Maloney, the teams general manager and head coach, was replaced mid-season as head coach by Orland Kurtenbach, the first captain of the Canucks.-Off-season:The Canucks made a... ) |
24–39–12 |
| 76 | L | March 27, 1977 | 3–6 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 New York Islanders season The 1976–77 New York Islanders season was the fifth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed... ) |
24–40–12 |
| 77 | L | March 29, 1977 | 2–4 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1976–77 1976–77 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
24–41–12 |
| 78 | T | March 30, 1977 | 3–3 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1976–77 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1976–77 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' tenth season in the National Hockey League . They finished first in the Patrick Division with a record of 48 wins, 16 losses, and 16 ties for 112 points.... ) |
24–41–13 |
| 79 | L | April 2, 1977 | 2–9 | @ St. Louis Blues (1976–77 1976–77 St. Louis Blues season The 1976–77 St. Louis Blues season was the tenth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues won the Smythe Division title with a record of 32 wins, 39 losses and nine ties, good for 73 points, and received a first-round bye in the 1977 NHL Playoffs... ) |
24–42–13 |
| 80 | W | April 3, 1977 | 4–2 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1976–77 1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1976–77 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fifty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 32-30-18 record in 1975-76, earning 82 points, and finishing in first place in the Smythe Division... ) |
25–42–13 |
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Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||
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| Player | # | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Dennis Maruk Dennis Maruk Dennis John Maruk is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League from 1975 to 1989, scoring a career high 60 goals for the Washington Capitals in 1981–82.-Career:... |
80 | 28 | 50 | 78 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Al MacAdam Al MacAdam Reginald Allan MacAdam is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent 12 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1973 and 1985, and was twice selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game. He is best known for his time with the Minnesota North Stars, where he was one of the franchise's... |
80 | 22 | 41 | 63 | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Wayne Merrick Wayne Merrick Leonard Wayne Merrick is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played 774 career National Hockey League games for the St... |
80 | 18 | 38 | 56 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Bob Murdoch Bob Murdoch (ice hockey b. 1954) Robert Lovell Murdoch is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 260 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons, and St. Louis Blues.... |
57 | 23 | 19 | 42 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Rick Hampton Rick Hampton Richard Charles Hampton is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He was raised in King City, and attended King City Secondary School, from which he graduated in 1975.... |
57 | 16 | 24 | 40 | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Dave Gardner Dave Gardner David Calvin Gardner is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 350 National Hockey League games for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons and Philadelphia Flyers... |
76 | 16 | 22 | 38 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Mike Fidler Mike Fidler Michael Edward Fidler is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 271 games in the National Hockey League between 1976 and 1982. He played for the Cleveland Barons, Minnesota North Stars, Hartford Whalers, and Chicago Black Hawks... |
46 | 17 | 16 | 33 | 17 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Mike Christie Mike Christie (ice hockey) Michael Hunt Christie is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played 412 games in the National Hockey League for the California Seals, Cleveland Barons, Colorado Rockies, and Vancouver Canucks in 1974–1981... |
79 | 6 | 27 | 33 | 79 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ralph Klassen Ralph Klassen Ralph L. Klassen is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 497 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Blues. He currently resides in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada and works for Canada Post.-... |
80 | 14 | 18 | 32 | 23 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Greg Smith | 74 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 65 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Frank Spring Frank Spring Franklin Patrick Spring is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 61 games in the National Hockey League and 13 games in the World Hockey Association. He played with the St... |
26 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Bob Girard Bob Girard Robert Girard is a retired Canadian ice hockey player who played 305 National Hockey League games with the California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons and Washington Capitals. He scored 45 goals and 69 assists in his NHL career... |
68 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 33 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Brent Meeke Brent Meeke Brent Alan Meeke is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 75 games in the National Hockey League for the Cleveland Barons and California Golden Seals.-External links:... |
49 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Jim Neilson Jim Neilson James Anthony "Chief" Neilson was a National Hockey League defenceman for the New York Rangers, California Golden Seals and Cleveland Barons and completed his career in the World Hockey Association.... |
47 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 42 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Gary Sabourin Gary Sabourin Gary Bruce Sabourin is a retired professional ice hockey right winger who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League from 1967–68 until 1976–77.-Career:... |
33 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Jim Moxey Jim Moxey James George Moxey is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 127 games in the National Hockey League for the Cleveland Barons, Los Angeles Kings, and California Golden Seals.-External links:... ‡ |
35 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Juha Widing Juha Widing Juha Markku "Whitey, Flying Finn" Widing was a professional ice hockey centre who was the third Finnish-born player to play in the National Hockey League... † |
29 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Bob Stewart | 73 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 108 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Jim Pappin Jim Pappin James Joseph Pappin is a retired professional ice hockey right winger. He won his first Stanley Cup in 1964 with the Toronto Maple Leafs. In 1967, Pappin led the NHL in playoff goals and points and won a second Stanley Cup with the Toronto Maple Leafs... |
24 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Len Frig Len Frig Leonard Elroy Frig is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played 311 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Oakland Seals, Cleveland Barons, and St. Louis Blues.... |
66 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 213 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Fred Ahern Fred Ahern Frederick Vincent Ahern Jr. is a retired American professional ice hockey player who played 146 games in the National Hockey League in 1974–78... |
25 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Phil Roberto Phil Roberto Phillip Joseph Roberto is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward. Phil Roberto played four years of junior hockey with the hometown Niagara Falls Flyers of the OHA... |
21 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Glenn Patrick Glenn Patrick Glenn Curtiss Patrick is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 38 games in the National Hockey League and 23 games in the World Hockey Association between 1973 and 1977. He played with the St. Louis Blues, California Seals, Cleveland Barons, and Edmonton Oilers... |
35 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Ken Kuzyk Ken Kuzyk Kenneth Michael Kuzyk is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 41 games in the National Hockey League for the Cleveland Barons.-External links:... |
13 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Angie Moretto Angie Moretto Angie Moretto is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played five games in the National Hockey League for the Cleveland Barons.... |
5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Gilles Meloche Gilles Meloche Gilles Meloche is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks, California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons, Minnesota North Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins... |
51 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 18 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Charlie Simmer Charlie Simmer Charles Robert Simmer is a retired ice hockey forward, most notably for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League, who was notable for his scoring and power play prowess.-Playing career:... |
24 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Bjorn Johansson Björn Johansson Erik "Björn" Johansson, or "Nalle" as his nickname was, is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the first round of both the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft and the 1976 WHA Amateur Draft, by the California Golden Seals and Toronto Toros, respectively... |
10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Gary Holt Gary Holt (ice hockey) Gary Ray Holt is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 101 games in the National Hockey League for the Cleveland Barons and California Golden Seals. Holt now resides in Spokane, Washington.... |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Gary Edwards† | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Lyle Bradley Lyle Bradley Walter Lyle Bradley is a former ice hockey centre. He played 6 NHL games with the California Golden Seals and Cleveland Barons.-External links:... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Tom Price‡ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Vern Stenlund Vern Stenlund Dr. Vern Stenlund is a retired former professional hockey player who has become known in retirement for becoming an author and coach. He played in the NHL for the Cleveland Barons in the 1976–77 NHL season. After retiring, he earned his doctorate from the University of Michigan in 1994 and became... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Rick Shinske Rick Shinske Richard Charles Shinske is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 63 games in the National Hockey League for the Cleveland Barons and St. Louis Blues. Shinske played for the New Westminster Bruins 1978 Memorial Cup winning team... |
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| Gary Simmons Gary Simmons Gary Simmons is a former ice hockey goaltender. He played parts of 4 seasons in the NHL with the California Seals, Cleveland Barons, and Los Angeles Kings.-External links:... ‡ |
15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | |||
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Barons. Stats reflect time with the Barons only. ‡Traded/released mid-season
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||
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| Player | # | GP | TOI | W | L | T | GA | SO | GAA | GP | TOI | W | L | GA | SO | GAA | ||
| Gilles Meloche Gilles Meloche Gilles Meloche is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks, California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons, Minnesota North Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins... |
51 | 2961 | 19 | 24 | 6 | 171 | 2 | 3.47 | - | - | - | - | - | - | -.-- | |||
| Gary Simmons Gary Simmons Gary Simmons is a former ice hockey goaltender. He played parts of 4 seasons in the NHL with the California Seals, Cleveland Barons, and Los Angeles Kings.-External links:... ‡ |
15 | 840 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 51 | 1 | 3.64 | - | - | - | - | - | - | -.-- | |||
| Gary Edwards† | 17 | 999 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 68 | 2 | 4.08 | - | - | - | - | - | - | -.-- | |||
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Seals. Stats reflect time with the Seals only. ‡Traded mid-season
Trades
| January 22, 1977 | To Cleveland Barons Gary Edwards Juha Widing Juha Widing Juha Markku "Whitey, Flying Finn" Widing was a professional ice hockey centre who was the third Finnish-born player to play in the National Hockey League... |
To Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Jim Moxey Jim Moxey James George Moxey is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 127 games in the National Hockey League for the Cleveland Barons, Los Angeles Kings, and California Golden Seals.-External links:... Gary Simmons Gary Simmons Gary Simmons is a former ice hockey goaltender. He played parts of 4 seasons in the NHL with the California Seals, Cleveland Barons, and Los Angeles Kings.-External links:... |
Additions and subtractions
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| Player | Former team | Via |
| Ken Kuzyk Ken Kuzyk Kenneth Michael Kuzyk is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 41 games in the National Hockey League for the Cleveland Barons.-External links:... |
Boston University Boston University Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers... (NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States... ) |
free agency (1976-09) |
| Phil Roberto Phil Roberto Phillip Joseph Roberto is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward. Phil Roberto played four years of junior hockey with the hometown Niagara Falls Flyers of the OHA... |
Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies (NHL) The Colorado Rockies were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League that played in Denver, Colorado, from 1976 to 1982. They were a relocation of the Kansas City Scouts, a 1974 expansion team. The franchise moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1982 and was... |
free agency (1976-12-24) |
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...