The 1987–88 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' twenty-first season in the National Hockey League

National Hockey League

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 (NHL). The Penguins did not qualify for the playoffs.

Game log

No.	R	Date	Score	Opponent	Record
3	W	October 13, 1987	8–3	Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...  (1987–88 1987–88 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... )	1–1–1
4	T	October 15, 1987	6–6 OT	New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...  (1987–88 1987–88 New York Rangers season The 1987–88 New York Rangers season was the 62nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers compiled a 36–34–10 record during the regular season, but their 82 points were not enough to give them a berth in the playoffs.-Offseason:... )	1–1–2
5	L	October 17, 1987	2–3	@ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...  (1987–88 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season The 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 79th season. The club qualified for the playoffs, defeated the Hartford Whalers in the first round, but were eliminated in the Adams Division finals versus the Boston Bruins four games to one.-Offseason:... )	1–2–2
6	L	October 18, 1987	2–3	@ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 21st season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers stumbled in 1987–88, finishing third in the Patrick Division... )	1–3–2
7	L	October 21, 1987	4–5	New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season The 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season was the team's sixth season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished fourth in the Patrick Division with a record of 38 wins, 36 losses, and 6 ties for 82 points, garnering the first winning record in the... )	1–4–2
8	L	October 23, 1987	2–5	@ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...  (1987–88 1987–88 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;      MIN = Minutes... )	1–5–2
9	W	October 24, 1987	5–3	Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...  (1987–88 1987–88 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... )	2–5–2
10	T	October 27, 1987	4–4 OT	Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 Los Angeles Kings season The 1987–88 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings finish in fourth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 30 wins, 42 losses, and 8 ties for 68 points. They lost the Division Semi-finals in five games to the Calgary Flames.... )	2–5–3
11	L	October 29, 1987	0–4	Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1987–88 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 21 wins, 49 losses, and 10 ties for 52 points... )	2–6–3
12	W	October 31, 1987	5–4 OT	@ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 Quebec Nordiques season -Offseason:Quebec made a huge trade during the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, as the Nordiques traded away Dale Hunter and Clint Malarchuk to the Washington Capitals for Gaetan Duchesne, Alan Haworth, and the Capitals first round draft pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, in which the Nordiques selected Joe... )	3–6–3
13	W	November 3, 1987	5–1	Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 21st season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers stumbled in 1987–88, finishing third in the Patrick Division... )	4–6–3
14	W	November 5, 1987	4–2	@ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 New York Islanders season The 1987–88 New York Islanders season was the 16th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals;... )	5–6–3
15	L	November 7, 1987	1–4	@ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...  (1987–88 1987–88 Boston Bruins season The 1987–88 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 64th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-Regular season:... )	5–7–3
16	W	November 11, 1987	3–2	Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...  (1987–88 1987–88 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Playoffs:Defenseman Garry Galley's two goal performance tied the regular season finale with Philadelphia, which meant that Washington won the standings tiebreaker and finished second in the Patrick Division... )	6–7–3
17	L	November 12, 1987	2–5	@ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 21st season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers stumbled in 1987–88, finishing third in the Patrick Division... )	6–8–3
18	W	November 14, 1987	3–2 OT	New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...  (1987–88 1987–88 New York Rangers season The 1987–88 New York Rangers season was the 62nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers compiled a 36–34–10 record during the regular season, but their 82 points were not enough to give them a berth in the playoffs.-Offseason:... )	7–8–3
19	L	November 17, 1987	4–6	@ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...  (1987–88 1987–88 Vancouver Canucks season -Regular season:The Canucks had a very disappointing season, they were not capable of winning 3 games in a row during the season. However after the season they were able to draft future captain Trevor Linden.-Game log:-Player stats:... )	7–9–3
20	L	November 20, 1987	1–4	@ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....  (1987–88 1987–88 Edmonton Oilers season The 1987–88 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 9th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a Stanley Cup championship against the Philadelphia Flyers the previous season, which was their 3rd Stanley Cup in the past 4 seasons... )	7–10–3
21	T	November 21, 1987	4–4 OT	@ Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...  (1987–88 1987–88 Calgary Flames season The 1987–88 Calgary Flames season was the eighth National Hockey League season in Calgary and the 16th season in the NHL for the Flames franchise... )	7–10–4
22	W	November 25, 1987	6–4	Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 Quebec Nordiques season -Offseason:Quebec made a huge trade during the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, as the Nordiques traded away Dale Hunter and Clint Malarchuk to the Washington Capitals for Gaetan Duchesne, Alan Haworth, and the Capitals first round draft pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, in which the Nordiques selected Joe... )	8–10–4
23	W	November 27, 1987	4–2	@ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...  (1987–88 1987–88 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Playoffs:Defenseman Garry Galley's two goal performance tied the regular season finale with Philadelphia, which meant that Washington won the standings tiebreaker and finished second in the Patrick Division... )	9–10–4
24	T	November 28, 1987	5–5 OT	Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...  (1987–88 1987–88 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Playoffs:Defenseman Garry Galley's two goal performance tied the regular season finale with Philadelphia, which meant that Washington won the standings tiebreaker and finished second in the Patrick Division... )	9–10–5
25	L	December 2, 1987	1–7	New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 New York Islanders season The 1987–88 New York Islanders season was the 16th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals;... )	9–11–5
26	W	December 5, 1987	6–3	Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...  (1987–88 1987–88 Vancouver Canucks season -Regular season:The Canucks had a very disappointing season, they were not capable of winning 3 games in a row during the season. However after the season they were able to draft future captain Trevor Linden.-Game log:-Player stats:... )	10–11–5
27	W	December 9, 1987	5–2	Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...  (1987–88 1987–88 Calgary Flames season The 1987–88 Calgary Flames season was the eighth National Hockey League season in Calgary and the 16th season in the NHL for the Flames franchise... )	11–11–5
28	W	December 11, 1987	6–4	New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 New York Islanders season The 1987–88 New York Islanders season was the 16th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals;... )	12–11–5
29	L	December 12, 1987	2–5	@ St. Louis Blues (1987–88 1987–88 St. Louis Blues season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:* -External links:... )	12–12–5
30	L	December 15, 1987	2–5	Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 21st season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers stumbled in 1987–88, finishing third in the Patrick Division... )	12–13–5
31	W	December 17, 1987	7–4	@ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season The 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season was the team's sixth season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished fourth in the Patrick Division with a record of 38 wins, 36 losses, and 6 ties for 82 points, garnering the first winning record in the... )	13–13–5
32	W	December 19, 1987	4–3	New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...  (1987–88 1987–88 New York Rangers season The 1987–88 New York Rangers season was the 62nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers compiled a 36–34–10 record during the regular season, but their 82 points were not enough to give them a berth in the playoffs.-Offseason:... )	14–13–5
33	W	December 20, 1987	8–4	@ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...  (1987–88 1987–88 New York Rangers season The 1987–88 New York Rangers season was the 62nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers compiled a 36–34–10 record during the regular season, but their 82 points were not enough to give them a berth in the playoffs.-Offseason:... )	15–13–5
34	L	December 23, 1987	2–6	New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season The 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season was the team's sixth season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished fourth in the Patrick Division with a record of 38 wins, 36 losses, and 6 ties for 82 points, garnering the first winning record in the... )	15–14–5
35	W	December 26, 1987	6–3	Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...  (1987–88 1987–88 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;      MIN = Minutes... )	16–14–5
36	T	December 27, 1987	3–3 OT	@ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...  (1987–88 1987–88 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... )	16–14–6
37	T	December 29, 1987	4–4 OT	Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...  (1987–88 1987–88 Boston Bruins season The 1987–88 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 64th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-Regular season:... )	16–14–7
38	L	January 1, 1988	3–5	@ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...  (1987–88 1987–88 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Playoffs:Defenseman Garry Galley's two goal performance tied the regular season finale with Philadelphia, which meant that Washington won the standings tiebreaker and finished second in the Patrick Division... )	16–15–7
39	L	January 2, 1988	2–3	@ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 New York Islanders season The 1987–88 New York Islanders season was the 16th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals;... )	16–16–7
40	T	January 5, 1988	4–4 OT	Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 Los Angeles Kings season The 1987–88 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings finish in fourth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 30 wins, 42 losses, and 8 ties for 68 points. They lost the Division Semi-finals in five games to the Calgary Flames.... )	16–16–8
41	L	January 7, 1988	2–3	Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...  (1987–88 1987–88 Boston Bruins season The 1987–88 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 64th season. The season involved participating in the Stanley Cup finals.-Regular season:... )	16–17–8
42	L	January 9, 1988	4–5 OT	@ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97...  (1987–88 1987–88 Hartford Whalers season -Game log:-Transactions:* September 8, 1987 - Dave Semenko traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Bill Root.* October 5, 1987 - Hartford claims Doug Wickenheiser from the St. Louis Blues and Brent Peterson from the Vancouver Canucks of off waivers.... )	16–18–8
43	L	January 10, 1988	5–7	@ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...  (1987–88 1987–88 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;      MIN = Minutes... )	16–19–8
44	T	January 12, 1988	5–5 OT	New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 New York Islanders season The 1987–88 New York Islanders season was the 16th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals;... )	16–19–9
45	L	January 15, 1988	4–5	Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 21st season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers stumbled in 1987–88, finishing third in the Patrick Division... )	16–20–9
46	W	January 16, 1988	4–3	@ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1987–88 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 21 wins, 49 losses, and 10 ties for 52 points... )	17–20–9
47	W	January 19, 1988	6–4	@ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 New York Islanders season The 1987–88 New York Islanders season was the 16th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals;... )	18–20–9
48	W	January 20, 1988	8–3	@ Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...  (1987–88 1987–88 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... )	19–20–9
49	W	January 23, 1988	4–3 OT	@ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...  (1987–88 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season The 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 79th season. The club qualified for the playoffs, defeated the Hartford Whalers in the first round, but were eliminated in the Adams Division finals versus the Boston Bruins four games to one.-Offseason:... )	20–20–9
50	L	January 25, 1988	4–6	Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....  (1987–88 1987–88 Edmonton Oilers season The 1987–88 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 9th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a Stanley Cup championship against the Philadelphia Flyers the previous season, which was their 3rd Stanley Cup in the past 4 seasons... )	20–21–9
51	L	January 27, 1988	1–4	Winnipeg Jets (1987–88 1987–88 Winnipeg Jets season The 1987–88 Winnipeg Jets season was the sixteenth season of the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets placed third in the Smythe to qualify for the playoffs. The Jets lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... )	20–22–9
52	L	January 28, 1988	3–6	@ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season The 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season was the team's sixth season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished fourth in the Patrick Division with a record of 38 wins, 36 losses, and 6 ties for 82 points, garnering the first winning record in the... )	20–23–9
53	W	January 30, 1988	4–2	Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...  (1987–88 1987–88 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... )	21–23–9
54	W	February 2, 1988	3–2 OT	Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...  (1987–88 1987–88 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Playoffs:Defenseman Garry Galley's two goal performance tied the regular season finale with Philadelphia, which meant that Washington won the standings tiebreaker and finished second in the Patrick Division... )	22–23–9
55	W	February 4, 1988	1–0	Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white...  (1987–88 1987–88 Minnesota North Stars season The 1987–88 Minnesota North Stars season saw the North Stars finish in fifth place in the Norris Division with a record of 19 wins, 48 losses, and 13 ties for 51 points. They failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive season.... )	23–23–9
56	W	February 6, 1988	5–4	Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97...  (1987–88 1987–88 Hartford Whalers season -Game log:-Transactions:* September 8, 1987 - Dave Semenko traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Bill Root.* October 5, 1987 - Hartford claims Doug Wickenheiser from the St. Louis Blues and Brent Peterson from the Vancouver Canucks of off waivers.... )	24–23–9
57	L	February 7, 1988	3–6	@ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...  (1987–88 1987–88 New York Rangers season The 1987–88 New York Rangers season was the 62nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers compiled a 36–34–10 record during the regular season, but their 82 points were not enough to give them a berth in the playoffs.-Offseason:... )	24–24–9
58	W	February 13, 1988	7–5	@ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 Los Angeles Kings season The 1987–88 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings finish in fourth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 30 wins, 42 losses, and 8 ties for 68 points. They lost the Division Semi-finals in five games to the Calgary Flames.... )	25–24–9
59	L	February 17, 1988	0–5	@ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...  (1987–88 1987–88 Vancouver Canucks season -Regular season:The Canucks had a very disappointing season, they were not capable of winning 3 games in a row during the season. However after the season they were able to draft future captain Trevor Linden.-Game log:-Player stats:... )	25–25–9
60	L	February 19, 1988	3–7	@ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....  (1987–88 1987–88 Edmonton Oilers season The 1987–88 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 9th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a Stanley Cup championship against the Philadelphia Flyers the previous season, which was their 3rd Stanley Cup in the past 4 seasons... )	25–26–9
61	L	February 21, 1988	4–5	St. Louis Blues (1987–88 1987–88 St. Louis Blues season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:* -External links:... )	25–27–9
62	L	February 23, 1988	3–4 OT	Winnipeg Jets (1987–88 1987–88 Winnipeg Jets season The 1987–88 Winnipeg Jets season was the sixteenth season of the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets placed third in the Smythe to qualify for the playoffs. The Jets lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... )	25–28–9
63	L	February 25, 1988	1–2	@ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...  (1987–88 1987–88 New York Rangers season The 1987–88 New York Rangers season was the 62nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers compiled a 36–34–10 record during the regular season, but their 82 points were not enough to give them a berth in the playoffs.-Offseason:... )	25–29–9
64	L	February 28, 1988	5–7	@ Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...  (1987–88 1987–88 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning... )	25–30–9
65	W	March 1, 1988	8–3	Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white...  (1987–88 1987–88 Minnesota North Stars season The 1987–88 Minnesota North Stars season saw the North Stars finish in fifth place in the Norris Division with a record of 19 wins, 48 losses, and 13 ties for 51 points. They failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive season.... )	26–30–9
66	W	March 5, 1988	8–3	New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 New York Islanders season The 1987–88 New York Islanders season was the 16th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals;... )	27–30–9
67	W	March 7, 1988	5–4	@ Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...  (1987–88 1987–88 Calgary Flames season The 1987–88 Calgary Flames season was the eighth National Hockey League season in Calgary and the 16th season in the NHL for the Flames franchise... )	28–30–9
68	L	March 10, 1988	4–6	@ St. Louis Blues (1987–88 1987–88 St. Louis Blues season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:* -External links:... )	28–31–9
69	L	March 12, 1988	3–6	@ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white...  (1987–88 1987–88 Minnesota North Stars season The 1987–88 Minnesota North Stars season saw the North Stars finish in fifth place in the Norris Division with a record of 19 wins, 48 losses, and 13 ties for 51 points. They failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive season.... )	28–32–9
70	W	March 13, 1988	5–4	@ Winnipeg Jets (1987–88 1987–88 Winnipeg Jets season The 1987–88 Winnipeg Jets season was the sixteenth season of the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets placed third in the Smythe to qualify for the playoffs. The Jets lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... )	29–32–9
71	W	March 16, 1988	5–2	Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1987–88 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 21 wins, 49 losses, and 10 ties for 52 points... )	30–32–9
72	W	March 19, 1988	7–0	Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 21st season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers stumbled in 1987–88, finishing third in the Patrick Division... )	31–32–9
73	L	March 20, 1988	2–4	@ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1987–88 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 21st season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers stumbled in 1987–88, finishing third in the Patrick Division... )	31–33–9
74	W	March 23, 1988	7–1	Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...  (1987–88 1987–88 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Playoffs:Defenseman Garry Galley's two goal performance tied the regular season finale with Philadelphia, which meant that Washington won the standings tiebreaker and finished second in the Patrick Division... )	32–33–9
75	W	March 25, 1988	5–2	Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...  (1987–88 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season The 1987–88 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 79th season. The club qualified for the playoffs, defeated the Hartford Whalers in the first round, but were eliminated in the Adams Division finals versus the Boston Bruins four games to one.-Offseason:... )	33–33–9
76	W	March 27, 1988	6–3	@ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 Quebec Nordiques season -Offseason:Quebec made a huge trade during the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, as the Nordiques traded away Dale Hunter and Clint Malarchuk to the Washington Capitals for Gaetan Duchesne, Alan Haworth, and the Capitals first round draft pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, in which the Nordiques selected Joe... )	34–33–9
77	L	March 29, 1988	0–4	@ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season The 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season was the team's sixth season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished fourth in the Patrick Division with a record of 38 wins, 36 losses, and 6 ties for 82 points, garnering the first winning record in the... )	34–34–9
78	L	March 31, 1988	2–7	New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (1987–88 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season The 1987–88 New Jersey Devils season was the team's sixth season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished fourth in the Patrick Division with a record of 38 wins, 36 losses, and 6 ties for 82 points, garnering the first winning record in the... )	34–35–9
79	W	April 2, 1988	7–6 OT	@ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...  (1987–88 1987–88 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Playoffs:Defenseman Garry Galley's two goal performance tied the regular season finale with Philadelphia, which meant that Washington won the standings tiebreaker and finished second in the Patrick Division... )	35–35–9
80	W	April 3, 1988	4–2	Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97...  (1987–88 1987–88 Hartford Whalers season -Game log:-Transactions:* September 8, 1987 - Dave Semenko traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Bill Root.* October 5, 1987 - Hartford claims Doug Wickenheiser from the St. Louis Blues and Brent Peterson from the Vancouver Canucks of off waivers.... )	36–35–9

Regular season

Scoring

Player	Pos	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM	+/-	PPG	SHG	GWG
	C	77	70	98	168	92	23	22	10	7
	C	70	40	39	79	50
21	1	4
	LW	71	35	39	74	141	13	14	0	6
	D	46	15	52	67	93
6	2	2
	D	69	14	31	45	103
13	0	1
	RW	51	24	20	44	56	8	13	0	1
	LW	59	11	18	29	77	8	0	2	1
	LW	50	11	17	28	24	6	5	0	3
	RW	41	11	16	27	45
4	0	1
	LW	21	13	13	26	34	5	4	0	3
	D	58	1	20	21	62	14	0	0	0
	C/RW	66	11	8	19	40
1	0	0
	LW	65	5	13	18	151
1	0	0
	LW	21	4	12	16	20	3	2	0	1
	RW	47	6	8	14	152	0	1	2	1
	D	55	1	12	13	144
0	0	0
	D	55	1	12	13	87
0	0	0
	D	76	4	8	12	206	6	0	0	1
	C	36	5	6	11	45
0	0	1
	D	15	3	8	11	7	10	0	0	0
	D	21	2	8	10	23	6	1	0	1
	D	44	3	6	9	69	3	0	0	0
	LW	17	3	6	9	18	6	0	0	0
	LW	38	5	3	8	126	1	0	0	1
	RW	23	2	6	8	39
0	0	0
	LW/C	36	1	7	8	12
0	0	0
	LW	16	5	2	7	8
2	0	0
	C	21	4	3	7	23
0	1	1
	RW	30	2	5	7	36	0	0	0	0
	RW	23	0	6	6	14
0	0	0
	RW	11	1	4	5	0	2	0	0	0
	LW	25	1	3	4	75	2	0	0	0
	D	17	0	4	4	12	2	0	0	0
	D	5	1	2	3	0	1	0	0	0
	D	6	2	0	2	2	0	0	0	0
	LW	5	1	1	2	0	1	0	0	0
	RW	19	0	2	2	9
0	0	0
	G	21	0	2	2	2	0	0	0	0
	LW	6	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
	D	2	0	0	0	2
0	0	0
	G	19	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0
	RW	9	0	0	0	53	0	0	0	0
	D	1	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	0
	G	27	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	G	22	0	0	0	12	0	0	0	0
	C	7	0	0	0	15
0	0	0

Goaltending

Player	MIN	GP	W	L	T	GA	GAA	SO	SA	SV	SV%
	1092	19	12	7	0	61	3.35	1	582	521	.895
	1207	21	9	11	0	80	3.98	1	600	520	.867
	1394	27	8	9	5	95	4.09	0	722	627	.868
	1169	22	7	8	4	76	3.90	0	580	504	.869
Team:	4862	80	36	35	9	312	3.85	2	2484	2172	.874

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals

      MIN=Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals Against; GAA = Goals Against Average; SO = Shutouts; SA=Shots Against; SV=Shots saved; SV% = Save Percentage;

Transactions

The Penguins were involved in the following transactions during the 1987–88 season:

Trades

November 24, 1987	To Pittsburgh Penguins Paul Coffey Paul Coffey Paul Douglas Coffey is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League. Known for his speed and scoring prowess, Coffey ranks second all-time among NHL defencemen in career goals, assists, and points, behind Ray Bourque.-Playing career:Coffey was drafted 6th... Dave Hunter Dave Hunter David P. Hunter is a retired professional ice hockey player who won three Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s. He also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets. He is the second of the four Hunter brothers, which also includes fellow NHLers Dale and Mark... Wayne Van Dorp Wayne Van Dorp Wayne Van Dorp is a retired professional ice hockey player. He played for the Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks and Quebec Nordiques. In The Netherlands he played for Gijs Groningen....	To Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....   Dave Hannan Dave Hannan David Patrick Hannan is a Canadian former professional hockey left winger who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators... Chris Joseph Moe Mantha Moe Mantha, Jr. Maurice William Mantha, Jr. is a retired American-born Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman and former coach who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League with the Winnipeg Jets, Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota North Stars and Philadelphia Flyers.-Playing... Craig Simpson Craig Simpson Craig Andrew Simpson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers and the Buffalo Sabres...
December 17, 1987	To Pittsburgh Penguins Perry Ganchar Perry Ganchar Perry Ganchar is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 42 games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, and Pittsburgh Penguins...	To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...   future considerations
February 5, 1988	To Pittsburgh Penguins Bryan Erickson	To Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...   Chris Kontos Chris Kontos Christopher T. Kontos is a former National Hockey League forward who is best known for his surprising 9 goals in 11 playoff games while he was a member of the Los Angeles Kings and his shocking franchise opening night 4 goal performance against that season's Vezina Trophy winner Ed Belfour.During... 6th round pick in 1988 Draft 1988 NHL Entry Draft The 1988 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Forum in Montreal, Quebec.-Selections by round:Below are listed the selections in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft...  (Micah Aivazoff Micah Aivazoff Micah Aivazoff is a former professional ice hockey centre of Armenian descent. His junior career was spent with the Victoria Cougars, in the Western Hockey League, and he was selected in the sixth round of the 1988 NHL Entry Draft, 109th overall, by the Los Angeles Kings... )

Additions and subtractions

class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%">	Additions
Player	Former team	Via
Jimmy Mann	Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...	free agency (1987-06-16)
Pat Mayer Pat Mayer Pat Mayer is a former professional ice hockey player.-Career:Defenceman Pat Mayer played one game for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1987–88...	Muskegon Lumberjacks (IHL)	free agency (1987-07-10)
Jock Callander Jock Callander William Darren "Jock" Callander is a former professional ice hockey player.-Career:The younger brother of Drew, Jock Callander replaced a small NHL career with a historic one in the IHL. Never drafted, he had brief stops with St...	St. Louis Blues	free agency (1987-07-31)
Mark Kachowski Mark Kachowski Mark Edward Kachowski is a Canadian former ice hockey player. A left winger, he played three seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins .-References:...	Flint Spirits Flint Spirits The Flint Spirits were a professional hockey team in Flint, Michigan from 1985–1990, and played their home games at the IMA Sports Arena. They were a part of the International Hockey League, and replaced the recently departed Flint Generals team. They compiled an overall record of 162–220–28...  (IHL)	free agency (1987-08-31)
Wilf Paiement Wilf Paiement Wilfred Paiement, Jr. is a former professional ice hockey right winger in the NHL from 1974 through 1988, for six different NHL teams.-Playing career:...	Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...	free agency (1987-09-10)
Charlie Simmer Charlie Simmer Charles Robert Simmer is a retired ice hockey forward, most notably for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League, who was notable for his scoring and power play prowess.-Playing career:...	Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...	Waiver Draft (1987-10-05)
Scott Gruhl Scott Gruhl Scott Gruhl is a former professional ice hockey player.-Career:Left winger Scott Gruhl was an offensive player who spent parts of three years in the NHL during the 80s...	Muskegon Lumberjacks (IHL)	free agency (1987-12-14)

class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%"> Subtractions Player New team Via John Chabot  Detroit Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...

  free agency (1987-06-25) Neil Belland

Neil Belland

Neil G. Belland is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:Neil Belland played his junior hockey with the Kingston Canadians of the OMJHL from 1978–1981, putting up some solid numbers, as he recorded 182 points in 171 games, including a huge 1980–81 season where Belland...

  Lukko

Lukko

Lukko is an ice hockey team in the SM-liiga, formed 1936. The full name of the club is Rauman Lukko. They play in Rauma, Finland at the Äijänsuo Arena. They have won the national championship once, in 1963...

 (SM-liiga

SM-liiga

The SM-liiga is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. As of March 2008, it is ranked by the IIHF as the second strongest league in Europe. It was created in 1975 to replace the SM-sarja, which was fundamentally an amateur league. The SM-liiga is not directly overseen by the Finnish Ice...

) free agency Kevin LaVallee

Kevin LaVallee

Kevin A. LaVallee is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played eight seasons in the National Hockey League.-NHL:...

  Innsbrucker EV (Austria

Austrian Hockey League

The Austrian Hockey League , called the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga for sponsorship reasons, is the highest-level ice hockey league in Austria.-History:...

) free agency Terry Ruskowski

Terry Ruskowski

Terry W. "Rosco" Ruskowski is a former National Hockey League centre, who played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Minnesota North Stars....

  Minnesota North Stars

Minnesota North Stars

The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white...

  free agency (1987-07) Dwight Schofield

Dwight Schofield

Dwight Hamilton Schofield is a retired American ice hockey player.Selected in 1976 by the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League and the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association, Schofield also played for the Montreal Canadiens, St...

  Winnipeg Jets  free agency (1987-07) Mike Blaisdell

Mike Blaisdell

Michael Walter "Wally" Blaisdell is a retired professional ice hockey right winger who played in the NHL and later in the BHL. He was the 1st round draft pick in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft of the Detroit Red Wings...

  Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

free agency (1987-07-10)

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