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u showed that you have the heart of a champio
Topic Started: Oct 5 2012, 07:10 AM (54 Views)
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To commemorate the 50th NHL Draft which takes place next Friday in Pittsburgh, TSN. Philip Rivers Youth Jersey .ca looks back at 10 memorable storylines from the history of the event in 10 days. Today, we look back at Gilbert Perreault, the first-ever superstar pick by an expansion team. In some ways, the NHL Draft was still in its infancy in 1970. After seven years, it provided few teams with players that would impact their futures. The Montreal Canadiens had landed Ken Dryden (after the Bruins traded him on draft day) in 1964, the New York Rangers found Brad Park in 1966 and the Philadelphia Flyers took a future pillar in Bobby Clarke in 1969. The talent, it appeared, was there for the taking. But the top selections had not yet yielded a true superstar. The eighth incarnation of the draft, however, promised something different. Through the first seven drafts, three No. 1 picks would fail to play even a single game. The other four would provide NHLers, but none that would be franchise players. The 1970 draft offered up something new - a cant-miss prospect. And, whats more, one of two expansion teams would have the opportunity to build their new lineup around that player. That prospect was Gilbert Perreault - a super-skilled forward playing with the Montreal Junior Canadiens. The intrigue would only build on draft day when the spin of a customized roulette wheel would determine which of the two expansion teams – the Buffalo Sabres and the Vancouver Canucks – would luck into the opportunity to select Perreault. The wheel was set up as followed - No. 1-10 was allotted to Vancouver while No. 11-20 belonged to the Sabres. With a spin from NHL president Clarence Campbell, the needle appeared to land on the number one. Perreault would go to the Canucks. Until, of course, new Sabres GM Punch Imlach pointed out that the needle hid an extra number one. The No. 11 meant Perreault was going to Buffalo and the future Hall of Famer would wear that very same number throughout his NHL career. Vancouver took Toronto Marlboros defenceman Dale Tallon with the second pick and while he mounted a solid NHL career, comparing him to Perreault was comparing apples and oranges. Perreault would mount an impressive, point-per-game career, tallying 512 goals and 1,326 points in 1,191 NHL games. And while he would be the first player to become a franchise pick, he wouldnt be the last. Since then, 12 expansion teams have had a crack at trying to land a "face of the franchise" at their first draft to varying degrees of success. While four teams have taken their first-ever picks with the top selection, none have come close to touching Perreaults impact on the league. However, a few teams have managed to hit home runs with their first picks. In 1992, the Ottawa Senators took a star in the making with its first pick (second overall behind their expansion brothers the Tampa Bay Lightning), drafting Alexei Yashin. While that union would eventually prove less than harmonious, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim found their face of the franchise the following year with the fourth overall selection taking future captain Paul Kariya. The Minnesota Wild, meanwhile, would find its current all-time franchise points leader at the 2000 draft, selecting Marian Gaborik with the third overall pick. Follow the TSN Quizmaster on Twitter and get more from this story as the draft draws closer. TSN and TSN.ca have exclusive coverage of the 2012 NHL Draft on Friday, June 22 at 7pm et/4pm pt live from the CONSOL Energy Centre in Pittsburgh. Brian Cushing Jersey . The NBA announced Monday that the Mavs will play eight-time German champions Alba Berlin at Berlins O2 arena on Oct. 6. The Celtics will open the NBA Europe Live tour Oct. 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Canadian medal hopeful Paula Findlay, competing in her first major event in over 10 months, was never in contention, coming out of the swim portion of the race in 51st, well behind the lead pack. Findlay suffered a labral tear in her right hip, leaving her participation at the Olympic Games in question until she was named in July. A two-time winner on the London course, Findlay was visibly upset as she battled to complete the final 10-kilometre run, at one point being consoled by her team on the sidelines. She finished in last. "I had nothing in my legs - I dont know what happened," said Findlay. "I wanted to pull out after that first lap on the run, but I know I have so many friends that have stayed up all night to watch me race." "This is not what I expected but the Olympics are a crazy thing. Im so sorry to everyone in Canada. I just knew finishing was better than pulling out." Folllowing her performance, Findlay received an outpouring of support via social media, including messages from Canadian Olympians. Chandler Jones Jersey. . "You showed that you have the heart of a champion and in doing so won the heart of the nation," tweeted Curt Harnett, CTVOlympics track cycling analyst, and two-time Olympic bronze medal winner. "Heartbreaking for Paula Findlay but still a great future ahead," tweeted Jenn Heil, Olympic freestyle skiing medallist. "Sadder than Ive ever been. Thanks for the love. Life goes on," responded Findlay. Another Canadian, Kathy Tremblay, crashed during the bike ride, and did not finish the race. Great Britains Helen Jenkins, one of the host nations medal hopefuls, was in position for a medal, but faded late during the 10km run. She had been propelled to the lead pack in the run by a spectacular performance by team-appointed domestique Lucy Hall. She finished in fifth. "Unfortunately today I wasnt 100 per cent there on the run," said Jenkins. "I could focus on my swim and bike, and get that ready, but I didnt have enough today. If the race had been a few months ago, I wouldve been alright." Australias Erin Densham took the bronze. ' ' '
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