MONTREAL, QU - CIRCA 1979: Goalie John Davidson #30 of the New York Rangers defends his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL Hockey game circa 1979 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. Davidson's playing career went from 1973-83. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
What happened on June 18 in the history of the New York Rangers
On this date in 1975, the New York Rangers made a trade that has resonated for years in the franchise. They acquired goalie John Davidson from the St. Louis Blues along with winger Bill Collins for three Ranger forwards, Ted Irvine, Jerry Butler and Bert Wilson.