1977-78 NHL season

 This season had 18 teams and 80 games. Clarence Campbell retires as NHL president. John Ziegler is named president. All teams had to put names on backs of jerseys. Officials also put names on backs of their jerseys - until the 1994-95 season.  Mike Bossy sets rookie record with 53 goals (wins Calder trophy).  Boston sets record with 11 20 goal scorers. (Bob Miller was 11th). Preliminary round: Detroit 2 Atlanta 0, Toronto 2 Los Angeles 0, Philadelphia 2 Colorado 0, Buffalo 2 New York Rangers 1. Quarter finals: Montreal 4 Detroit 1, Toronto 4 New York Islanders 3, Boston 4 Chicago, Philadelphia 4 Buffalo 1. Semi finals: Montreal 4 Toronto 0, Boston 4 Philadelphia 1. Stanley Cup final: Montreal 4 Boston 2. Larry Robinson is Conn Smythe trophy winner. #1 draft pick in 1978 was Bobby Smith, drafted by Minnesota. He played 1077 games, had 357g, 679a 1036 points. Soon the 1978-79 NHL season.

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