WolfHouse
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- Oct 4, 2020
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Hawerchuk wanted out because of Murdoch - Murdoch won the Jack Adams on Hawerchuk's back and then proceeded to torpedo our 3-1 playoff lead by playing Beauregard 'to be fair' to both goalies.But Hawerchuk wanted out. We got Housley, Arniel and Tkachuk essentially for Hawerchuk who wanted to leave, and Brad May. I'd do that deal any day especially knowing the chemistry Selanne had with Housley and Tkachuk.
Murdoch was a lot like Maurice - had a talented roster and all-star goalie and his coaching hurt us more than helped. Smith siding with Murdoch over Hawerchuk was clueless.
There was no turnaround - the next season we flopped.
It seems like you weren't at the games... maybe you're too young to remember what actually happened I don't know.