1970 NHL Expansion Draft

The 1970 NHL Expansion Draft was the second expansion draft of the National Hockey League (NHL). The draft was held on June 10, 1970, a day before the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft. The expansion draft was held to allow the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks to acquire players for the upcoming 1970–71 season.

1970 NHL Expansion Draft
General information
Date(s)June 10, 1970
Overview
LeagueNational Hockey League
Expansion teamsBuffalo Sabres
Vancouver Canucks
Expansion season1970–71

Draft results
Orland Kurtenbach's Ring of Honour plaque
Orland Kurtenbach was the Canucks' inaugural captain.
Pat Quinn in a vintage Vancouver Canucks jersey
Pat Quinn later became the Canucks' president and general manager for ten seasons, and head coach for five.
* NHL All-Star
^ NHL All-Star and NHL All-Star team
NHL seasons Number of seasons played in the NHL prior to the draft
Franchise seasons Number of seasons played with his draft team
# Player Position Drafted by Selected from NHL seasons Franchise seasons Reference
1Tom WebsterRight wingBuffalo SabresBoston Bruins2Traded[a][1]
2Gary DoakDefencemanVancouver CanucksBoston Bruins52 (1970–1971)[2]
3Al HamiltonDefencemanBuffalo SabresNew York Rangers42 (1970–1972)[3]
4Orland KurtenbachCentreVancouver CanucksNew York Rangers94 (1970–1974)[4]
5Don Marshall^CentreBuffalo SabresNew York Rangers171 (1970–1971)[5]
6Ray CullenCentreVancouver CanucksMinnesota North Stars51 (1970–1971)[6]
7Tracy Pratt*DefencemanBuffalo SabresPittsburgh Penguins34 (1970–1973)[7]
8Pat QuinnDefencemanVancouver CanucksToronto Maple Leafs22 (1970–1972)[8]
9Jim WatsonDefencemanBuffalo SabresDetroit Red Wings62 (1970–1972)[9]
10Rosaire PaiementCentreVancouver CanucksPhiladelphia Flyers32 (1970–1972)[10]
11Francois LacombeDefencemanBuffalo SabresMontreal Canadiens21 (1970–1971)[11]
12Darryl SlyDefencemanVancouver CanucksMinnesota North Stars31 (1970–1971)[12]
13Phil Goyette*CentreBuffalo SabresSt. Louis Blues142 (1970–1972)[13]
14Jim WisteCentreVancouver CanucksChicago Black Hawks21 (1970–1971)[14]
15Reg Fleming*DefencemanBuffalo SabresPhiladelphia Flyers111 (1970–1971)[15]
16Danny JohnsonCentreVancouver CanucksToronto Maple Leafs12 (1970–1971)[16]
17Mike McMahonDefencemanBuffalo SabresPittsburgh Penguins61 (1970)[17]
18Barry WilkinsDefencemanVancouver CanucksBoston Bruins35 (1970–1974)[18]
19Skip KrakeCentreBuffalo SabresLos Angeles Kings61 (1970–1971)[19]
20Ralph StewartCentreVancouver CanucksMontreal Canadiens03 (1970–1971; 1976–1978)[20]
21Jean-Guy LagaceDefencemanBuffalo SabresPittsburgh Penguins11 (1970–1971)[21]
22Mike CorriganLeft wingerVancouver CanucksLos Angeles Kings22 (1970–1971)[22]
23Craig CameronRight wingBuffalo SabresSt. Louis Blues3Traded[b][23]
24Wayne MakiLeft wingerVancouver CanucksSt. Louis Blues33 (1970–1973)[24]
25Chris EvansDefencemanBuffalo SabresToronto Maple Leafs11 (1971–1972)[25]
26Ed HatoumRight wingVancouver CanucksDetroit Red Wings21 (1970–1971)[26]
27Doug BarrieDefencemanBuffalo SabresPittsburgh Penguins12 (1970–1971)[27]
28Poul PopielDefencemanVancouver CanucksDetroit Red Wings42 (1970–1972)[28]
29Gerry MeehanLeft wingerBuffalo SabresPhiladelphia Flyers15 (1970–1974)[29]
30Ron WardDefencemanVancouver CanucksToronto Maple Leafs11 (1971–1972)[30]
31Paul TerbencheDefencemanBuffalo SabresChicago Black Hawks14 (1970–1974)[31]
32John SchellaDefencemanVancouver CanucksMontreal Canadiens02 (1970–1972)[32]
33Brian PerryLeft wingerBuffalo SabresOakland Seals21 (1970–1971)[33]
34Bob DillaboughCentreVancouver CanucksOakland Seals70[A][34]
35Howie MenardCentreBuffalo SabresOakland Seals4Traded[c][35]
36Garth RizzutoCentreVancouver CanucksChicago Black Hawks01 (1970–1971)[36]
37Dunc WilsonGoaltenderVancouver CanucksPhiladelphia Flyers13 (1970–1973)[37]
38Rocky FarrGoaltenderBuffalo SabresMontreal Canadiens03 (1972–1975)[38]
39Charlie Hodge^GoaltenderVancouver CanucksOakland Seals121 (1970–1971)[39]
40Gary EdwardsGoaltenderBuffalo SabresSt. Louis Blues00[B][40]

Notes

Trades

The following trades involving drafted players were made before the start of the 1970–71 season.

  • a June 10, 1970: The Sabres traded Tom Webster to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for goaltender Roger Crozier.
  • b October 2, 1970: The Sabres traded Craig Cameron to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Ron Anderson.
  • c October 1970: The Sabres traded Howie Menard to the California Golden Seals in exchange for cash.

Other

References
General

"1970 NHL Expansion Draft". hockeyDB.com. Retrieved April 22, 2013.

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  18. "Barry Wilkins NHL & WHA Statistics". Hockey-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  19. "Skip Krake NHL & WHA Statistics". Hockey-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  20. "Ralph Stewart NHL Statistics". Hockey-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
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  24. "Wayne Maki NHL Statistics". Hockey-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
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  26. "Ed Hatoum NHL & WHA Statistics". Hockey-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  27. "Doug Barrie NHL & WHA Statistics". Hockey-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  28. "Poul Popiel NHL & WHA Statistics". Hockey-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  29. "Gerry Meehan NHL & WHA Statistics". Hockey-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  30. "Ron Ward NHL & WHA Statistics". Hockey-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
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  35. "Howie Menard NHL Statistics". Hockey-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  36. "Garth Rizzuto NHL & WHA Statistics". Hockey-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  37. "Dunc Wilson NHL Statistics". Hockey-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
  38. "Rocky Farr NHL Statistics". Hockey-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 22, 2013.
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