August 17 NHL Moments That Shaped History | NHL News

August 17th has been a pivotal date in NHL history, marking the end of an era with Bill Torrey’s departure as New York Islanders GM after two decades, while also witnessing the rise of Jacques Demers as St. Louis Blues coach — a man who’d later win a Cup with Montreal. The day also holds milestones like Dirk Graham becoming the first Black captain in Chicago and Steve Smith’s surprise return to play for Calgary in ’98, plus more recent moments including Daniel Briere’s retirement and the league’s approval of jersey ads — all proving this date is packed with unforgettable hockey moments. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce9a43d39483f551