Kukla's Korner Hockey

Kukla's Korner Hockey

Working For The Original Six

02/13/2016 at 11:14am EST

from Joe McDonald of ESPN,

Walk into almost any locker room, and there will be a tribute to the organization's history somewhere on the walls.

This is especially true with Original Six teams. Pictures, artifacts, retired numbers and replica Stanley Cups are all part of the décor within the sacred homes of the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs.

But each of these organizations has something better than a sign to keep its rich history alive: an alumnus serving as a conduit connecting generations of players.

Check a team's registry, and you'll find former players working in a variety of roles, including advisory and development. It's normal to find Hall of Famers walking around the rinks, speaking to current players about the past and the current state of the game.

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Paul Kukla founded Kukla’s Korner in 2005 and the site has since become the must-read site on the ‘net for all the latest happenings around the NHL.

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