On July 23, 2015, Lou Lamoriello, who led the New Jersey Devils to three Stanley Cup victories, took on a new challenge by becoming the general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hired by team president Brendan Shanahan, Lamoriello replaced Dave Nonis and embarked on rebuilding the struggling team. Under his guidance, the Maple Leafs made playoff appearances in the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons.
1898: Birth of Red Dutton
Red Dutton, born on July 23, 1898, in Russell, Manitoba, became the second president of the NHL in 1943. His tenure followed his roles as a player, coach, and general manager of the New York Americans. Dutton’s contributions to the league were significant, and he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1958.
1957: Red Wings Trade Future Hall of Famers
In a major trade on July 23, 1957, the Detroit Red Wings traded Ted Lindsay and Glenn Hall to the Chicago Blackhawks. Both players went on to have illustrious careers, with Lindsay returning to Detroit and Hall becoming one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history.
2012: Rick Nash Traded to the Rangers
On July 23, 2012, the Columbus Blue Jackets traded Rick Nash to the New York Rangers. Nash, the top pick in the 2002 NHL Draft, played a pivotal role in the Rangers’ 2014 Stanley Cup Final run and had a career-high 42 goals in the 2014-15 season.
Conclusion
These historical events on July 23 highlight the impactful moments and decisions that have shaped the NHL.
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