On This Day January 20th.

Darryl SittlerDarryl Sittler
January 20:  On this day in 1982, the Leafs traded away their captain and future Hall-of-Famer, Darryl Sittler in exchange for Rich Costello, a draft choice and future considerations. Costello played 12 games as a Leaf and recorded 4 points. In 1985-86 Costello played better hockey in the American Hockey League and earned another call-up from the Leafs, this time playing in 2 games and registering one
Rich CostelloRich Costello
assist. It would be his last time in the NHL.Costello spent the next two seasons in the AHL before continuing his career in Germany. He returned to North America for his final season of professional hockey, playing in just nine games with the International Hockey League's Albany Choppers. Exactly one year later, on January 20, 1983, Sittler became the 17th player in NHL history to record 1,000 points. Sittler finished his NHL career with 1,121 points, 916 of which were with the Leafs.

January 20:  On this day in 1983 Darryl Sittler (see picture above)became the 17th player in NHL history to record 1,000 points. Sittler finished his NHL career with 1,121 points, 916 of which were with the Leafs.

Los Angeles Kings Logos1988/89 - 1997/98 Los Angeles Kings Logos
January 20:  On this day in 1995, the Leafs opened their regular season in January for the first time. Mats Sundin played his first game as a Maple Leaf in the shortened season, and got an assist. They tied the L.A. Kings 3-3 in Los Angeles.  Due to a labor dispute between team owners and the players association, the schedule was reduced to 48 games. The Leafs played their last regular season game on May 3, one calendar day later than the last time they won the Cup in 1967 on May 2.

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