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| | 1983 NHL Entry Draft -- Pat LaFontaine |
 | | NHL Records: Most points in one season by a U.S.-born player (148 in 1992-93), fastest two goals from the start of a period in a playoff game (35 seconds -- 0:13 and 0:35 of third period in Game 5 of Stanley Cup Finals at Edmonton on May 19, 1984) |
 | | On Sept. 29, 1997, LaFontaine was traded to the Rangers for two draft picks, thereby giving him the chance to continue career at age 32. |
 | | Concussion Ends Career: Throughout his NHL career, LaFontaine was prone to head injuries, but after coming back from at least four concussions, LaFontaine's career was ended by a devastating head injury suffered when he collided with teammate Mike Keane at center ice during N.Y. Rangers' March 16, 1998, game vs. Ottawa. |
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