Bruce Firestone is the man to thank for making the dream a reality. Stuck between a rock and a hard place (Toronto and Montreal) the capital was crying out to have its’ own team once more. 1990, the city was awarded the franchise after well over two years of blood, sweat and tears. Beginning play in the 1992/92 season, the city turned to jubilation and celebration.
Flashback
There was once a team who bore the same name, a successful one at that. Boasting 11 Stanley Cups. Playing 17 years in the NHL before being moved to St.