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Peter McNab (1952–2022), former Boston Bruins forward 

by Kirk Fox

Peter McNab was a star forward for the Boston Bruins who became a popular TV analyst for Colorado Avalanche games. 

Boston Bruins star 

Peter McNab played college hockey at the University of Denver and was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1972 NHL draft. The forward played two and a half seasons in Buffalo including the 1975 Stanley Cup finals. He was traded to the Boston Bruins in 1975 and had his best years with the team. He was an All-Star in 1977 and scored over 40 goals twice in Boston. He finished his playing career with two seasons at Vancouver and two with New Jersey. After his playing career, he became an analyst for New Jersey Devils games for 8 years and then for Colorado Avalanche games from 1995 until his death. He was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.  

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