Dennis Ververgaert

Ververgaert had a dominant junior career with the London Knights, scoring 147 points in 1972–73, including a franchise record 89 assists (surpassed by Sergei Kostitsyn in 2005–06), and was selected third overall in the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft by the Vancouver Canucks.Blessed with size and skill, together with a booming shot, Ververgaert was thought to have the potential to be the first true star player in the history of the young franchise.In his first NHL season, Ververgaert did not disappoint, stepping straight onto the Canucks' roster and recording a team-leading 26 goals along with 31 assists for 57 points.In 1978–79, Ververgaert started the season slowly, with nine goals in his first 35 games, and was facing stiff competition for ice time from star rookie Stan Smyl.Midway through the season, he was dealt to the Philadelphia Flyers for Kevin McCarthy and Drew Callander, and finished the year with career lows of 18 goals and 44 points.
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