On This Date: June 1

In 1961 Hockey Hall of Famer and Whalers short-timer Paul Coffey was born in Weston, ONT

In 1972 Rick Ley, John Cunniff, Ric Jordan, Kevin Ahearn, and Mike Hyndman sign Whalers contracts.
In 1985 Dan Bourbonnais is released.
In 1985 Mike Crombeen is released.
In 1985 Randy Gilhen is released.
In 1985 Randy Pierce is released.
In 1985 Pat Boutette is released.
In 1985 Richie Dunn is released.

In 1993 Brad McCrimmon is acquired from Detroit for a 6th round pick.

In 1961 Paul Coffey was born in Weston, ONT