1982: Hartford Whalers named Russ Anderson as their new team captain.
1999: Dave Gagner officially announced his NHL retirement after 15 seasons with the New York Rangers, Minnesota North Stars, Dallas, Toronto, Calgary, Florida Panthers and Vancouver.
2003: Mighty Ducks of Anaheim signed free agent Craig Johnson, who had most recently been with the Los Angeles Kings.
2011: St. Louis Blues named David Backes (a native of Blaine, MN) as their new team captain, the 20th in franchise history.
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