Slim and None / Episode #8: “The 1st WHA Draft”
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The WHA had franchises, but needed to add players. This is the story of the first WHA draft and the building of the New England Whalers. Assistant Coach and Assistant General Manager Rob Ryan joins in the conversation.
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