1978: Detroit Red Wings traded Jack Carlson to the Minnesota North Stars in exchange for future considerations.
1981: Minnesota North Stars signed goaltender Robbie Moore as a free agent.
1981: NHL center Krys Kolanos born in Calgary, Alta. Kolanos played in the NHL 2001-02 through 2008-09 with Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Edmonton, the Minnesota Wild and Calgary.
1994: Philadelphia Flyers signed free agent Shjon Podein, who had been with the Edmonton Oilers.
2000: Chicago Blackhawks signed free agents Steve Poapst and Chris McAlpine.
2009: Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Wayne Primeau from the Calgary Flames for defenseman Anton Stralman and forward Colin Stuart.
2009: Brent Flahr was named Assistant General Manager of the Minnesota Wild.
2015: Hastings, MN native centerman - Derek Stepan agreed to terms with restricted free agent on a multi-year 6-year contract with the N.Y. Rangers worth $39 Million.
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