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Paul Lawless
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In 1984 Sylvain Turgeon is named to the NHL All-Rookie team.
TRANSACTIONS
In 1974 Gerry Methe signs a free agent contract.
In 1979 Mark Howe (Bruins), John Garrett (Blackhawks), and Jordy Douglas (Maple Leafs) are claimed by their NHL teams in the 1979 NHL Reclamation Draft. The Whalers immediately announce they will protect all three players and they remain with the team.
In 1979 Alan Hangsleben is claimed by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1979 NHL Reclamation Draft.
In 1979 Rick Ley is claimed by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1979 NHL Reclamation Draft.
In 1979 Warren Miller is claimed by the Rangers in the 1979 NHL Reclamation Draft.
In 1979 George Lyle is claimed by Detroit in the 1979 NHL Reclamation Draft.
In 1983 David Jensen is selected by the Whalers in the 1st round (20th overall) of the 1983 NHL Entry Draft and signs a contract on April 17, 1984.
In 1983 Sylvain Turgeon is selected by the Whalers in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 1983 NHL Entry Draft.