1940-41 NHL season

 The 1940-41 season had 7 teams and 48 game schedule. Montreal had been struggling financially, so Frank Patrick became investor and governer.  He hired Tommy Gordon as GM and Dick Irvin Sr as coach. Gordon and Irvin scouted and hired players such as Elmer Lach, Johnny Quilty, Joe Benoit, defense man ken Reardon, Toe Blake and goalie Bert Gardiner. Quilty ended up rookie of the year.  Boston went 23 games without losing, finishing first easily. New York Americans conversely finished last with eight wins.  QF: Detroit beat the Rangers 2-1, and Chicago beat Montreal 2-1. SF: Detroit beat Chicago 2-0 and Boston beat Toronto 4-3. Stanley Cup: Boston Beat Detroit 4-0.