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Originally Posted by Dru Edwards
RIP Dale Hawerchuk. Passed away today at the young age of 57 due to cancer.
He was the #1 pick in 1981 and won the Calder trophy as rookie of the year. Between 1981 and 1994 he played more games than anyone else and scored the second most points in the NHL. I didn't know either of those two facts until I read it.
Unfortunately he played in the same division as the Edmonton Oilers and also the Calgary Flames so the Jets never really want far in the playoffs.
I have his #10 jersey. I'm going to put it on in respect for Dale.
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Yes, very sad, Dru. He was an ironman for sure. So young.