"Trading Frenzy: Unpacking the Record-Breaking Deal that Rewrote NHL History On January 2, 1992, a legendary trade shook the National Hockey League to its core, cementing the reputation of a mastermind known only as 'Trader Cliff.' In a deal that still stands as the largest in NHL history by player count, Cliff orchestrated a 10-player swap that sent shockwaves through the hockey world. The blockbuster trade, which involved the Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and Edmonton Oilers, among others, showcased Cliff's unparalleled ability to navigate the complex web of NHL player transactions. As the hockey world celebrates the 30th anniversary of this monumental deal, we take a closer look at the events that led to this record-breaking trade and its lasting impact on the sport."

On Jan. 2, 1992, the man known as Trader Cliff proved that he came by that moniker honestly, completing a 10-player deal that remains the largest swap, in terms of the number of bodies moved, in NHL ...