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41. Mike Krushelnyski

41. Mike Krushelnyski

Mike Krushelnyski’s career began in Boston for three seasons, and he was traded straight-up for Ken Linseman to the defending Stanley Cup Champion in the summer of 1984.  It was a good trade for both sides, and Krushelnyski was an All-Star in 1985 and put forth a career-high 88 Points.  He would also finish the season third in Plus/Minus (+60) and sixth in Shooting Percentage (22.5).  He played in Edmonton for four seasons, helping the Oilers win the Stanley Cup in three of them, and he would score 226 Points in 290 Games for the team.

At the personal request of Wayne Gretzky, Krushelnyski was part of the blockbuster trade that saw him move to Los Angeles and join the Kings in 1988.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Center
  • Acquired: Traded from the Boston Bruins for Ken Linseman 6/21/84.
  • Departed: Traded to the Los Angeles Kings with Wayne Gretzky and Mart McSorley for Jimmy Carson, Martin Gelinas, Los Angeles 1989 1st Round Pick (which would later be traded to New Jersey, who selected Jason Miller), 1999 1st Round Pick *which would be Martin Rucinsky), 1993 1st Round Pick (which would be Nick Staduhar) and Cash 8/9/88.
  • Games Played: 290
  • Notable Statistics: 95 Goals
    131 Assists
    226 Points
    213 PIM
    .78 PPG
    +121 Plus/Minus
    16.5 Point Shares

    68 Games
    16 Goals
    23 Assists
    39 Points
    68 PIM
    .57 PPG
    +21 Plus/Minus
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Stanley Cup Champion (1985, 1987 & 1988)
    All-Star (1985)

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