Frank Becerra Jr./The Journal News / USA TODAY NETWORK
In the summer of 1948, Rangers Manager Frank Boucher pulled off one of the all-time “business steals.” “Boosh” got center Buddy O’Connor from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a few minor leaguers who never fetched much.
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O’Connor won the 1949 Hart Trophy as well as the Lady Byng Award; a real gem for practically nothing.
But there was much more to do. Additionally, the Blueshirts also obtained defenseman Frankie Eddolls who was then called “the best defenseman outside of the NHL.”
Eddolls would become a star on the blue line and was a key figure in the spring of 1950 when Frankie helped the Blueshirts advance to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final against Detroit.
Unfortunately, the Red Wings won the Cup in double overtime.
