Hull was a five-time 50-goal scorer, led the NHL in goalscoring seven times, twice won the Hart Trophy as the league's most valuable player and was voted a First-Team All-Star on the left wing 10 times. Hull, who with team mate Stan Mikita popularized the curved hockey stick blade which gave shooters more velocity and caused the puck to move differently at times, played 15 seasons with Chicago and his 604 goals remain a franchise record. The electric left winger helped resurrect the fortunes of a Blackhawks franchise which, prior to his arrival, had missed the playoffs in 11 out of the previous 12 seasons. 'Generations of Chicagoans were dazzled by Bobby's shooting prowess, skating skill and overall team leadership.' 'Hull is part of an elite group of players who made a historic impact on our hockey club,' the Blackhawks said in a statement. They were like a dance team, almost always in step, only occasionally stumbling.Jan 30 (Reuters) - Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, the first National Hockey League player to score more than 50 goals in a season, has died at the age of 84, the Chicago Blackhawks said on Monday.Ĭanadian Hull, who had a feared slapshot and was known as the 'Golden Jet' because of his blonde hair and speed on the ice, helped lead the Blackhawks to a Stanley Cup championship in 1961 that ended a 23-year title drought for the franchise. Implicitly, they understood what their jobs were and how sometimes one had to step over the other to get the work done in the best way possible. The most proficient president-GM combo in Toronto sporting history came from Paul Beeston and Pat Gillick.

He does more than trade players, more than oversee the draft, more than work through the salary cap.

He should establish the tempo around the team.

Brad Treliving's approach to work is 'non-stop, diligent, a dog on a bone,' Flames staffer says.STINSON: The Maple Leafs might have a new GM, who has a lot of work to do.Life at the top of the Maple Leafs: Looking at the 17 general managers in team history.Maple Leafs confirm Brad Treliving as new GM.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.

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