Leo Boivin’s Birth
On August 2, 1932, Leo Boivin, a renowned defenseman and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, was born in Prescott, Ontario. Boivin, known for his hard-hitting style, played 19 seasons in the NHL, with 12 of those being with the Boston Bruins. Despite his relatively small stature of 5-foot-8 and 183 pounds, Boivin was famous for his devastating hip checks during the 1950s and 60s. He retired in 1970 with 322 points in 1,150 NHL games and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986.
Tony Amonte’s Birth
Tony Amonte, an eight-time 30-goal scorer, was born on August 2, 1970, in Hingham, Massachusetts. After two seasons at Boston University, Amonte joined the NHL with the New York Rangers, scoring 35 goals in his rookie season. He was later traded to the Chicago Blackhawks and became one of the league’s most consistent scorers, achieving at least 30 goals in six consecutive seasons. Amonte also played for the Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, and Calgary Flames, retiring in 2007 with 900 career points.
Adam Foote Signs with the Blue Jackets
On August 2, 2005, defenseman Adam Foote signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets after spending the first 13 seasons of his career with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise. Foote played nearly three seasons with Columbus before being traded back to Colorado in 2008, where he finished his career. His No. 52 jersey was retired by the Avalanche in 2013.
Jeff Skinner Trade
On August 2, 2018, the Buffalo Sabres acquired forward Jeff Skinner, a three-time 30-goal scorer, from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for forward prospect Cliff Pu and three draft picks. Skinner scored 40 goals in his first season with the Sabres and subsequently signed an eight-year contract with the team in 2019.
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