We are mid-summer so not alot going on in the NHL but that doesn't we've stopped thinking about hockey. On this episode we finally put together the criteria for the Milt Schmidt award. We also get up to speed on the latest NHL news including the acquittal of the 5 Hockey Canada players.
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Title Player - Darryl Sydor
News
Ehlers signs with Hurricanes $8.5 x 6 yrs
Marner signing - tampering explanation from Friedman - Vegas offered Roy to make sure Leafs didn't place tampering complaint
Hockey Canada players acquitted - not cleared to play in NHL pending review
Oilers trade for Hobey Baker winner Ike Howard
Nick Backstrom officially retires and will return to play for Brynas in Swedish league
Emergency backup rules - full time travelling with team
- must be available for every game, home or away
- no prior NHL standard games
- less than 80 pro games in total
- no pro hockey prev 3 seasons
- no contract or reserve-list obligations to NHL or affiliates
- can be practice goalie, equip mgr, video coach
Guess the 5th
🏆 The Milt Schmidt Award
Award Description:
Presented annually to the individual in professional hockey who best exemplifies lifelong loyalty to a single team, while upholding the values and character embodied by Boston Bruins legend Milt Schmidt—leadership, humility, perseverance, and selfless service to the game.
Primary Criterion:
🟨 Unwavering Loyalty
- A long-standing and committed association with a single NHL organization, performing multiple functions player, coach, executive, or contributor.
- Demonstrates enduring dedication through multiple roles, seasons, or eras within the same team.
- Prioritizes team success and legacy over personal gain or greener pastures.
Supporting Criteria:
🟦 Leadership by Example
- Leads with quiet confidence, consistency, and professionalism.
🟩 Character and Humility
- Embodies grace, sportsmanship, and respect on and off the ice.
- Carries themselves with humility, even in moments of success or hardship.
🟥 Service and Sacrifice
- Willingness to go above and beyond for the team or community.
- Shows dedication through actions that may come at personal or professional cost—reflecting Schmidt's decision to leave the NHL to serve in WWII.
📝 Notes on Implementation:
- Eligible Recipients: retired players - return to work for team after retirement
- Honours Milt Schmidt's Legacy: This award becomes not just about performance, but about the soul of a hockey career—commitment, class, and continuity.
COMMITMENT, CLASS, CONTINUITY
Connections - Jim Stecker, David Huyben
Last week - Alex Delvecchio, Ken Daneyko, Stan Makita, Jean Beliveau
This week -
