Word: rhubarb
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Dramatic Turnabout. All but overlooked in the rhubarb was the fact that Chicago, sixth and last in the East Division in 1969, had beaten out Boston for first place in the regular season standings-the most dramatic turnabout in N.H.L. history. The Hawks had been inspired by Esposito and Rookie Defenseman Keith Magnuson, yet their first-round Cup series with the Red Wings promised to revolve around the play of Old Pros Bobby Hull, Chicago's blond bomber, and Howe, Detroit's Mr. Everything. In the other Eastern semifinal, the revitalized Rangers were paired against Boston...