THE STORY
In 1986, the Vancouver Canucks traded forward Cam Neely and a first-round draft pick to the Boston Bruins for Barry Pederson. Neely went on to score 50 goals in a season for Boston, while Pederson's performance in Vancouver was underwhelming. This trade is often cited as a significant misstep in Canucks' history.
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WHY IT MATTERS
The trade is frequently discussed as a pivotal error in the Canucks' front office decisions, impacting the team's performance and fan sentiment for years.