1979 NHL Draft

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:draft
gptkbp:broadcast_network gptkb:CBC
gptkbp:celebrity_players Gretzky became a global icon.
gptkbp:contains_star Gretzky and Messier became Hall of Famers.
gptkbp:date June 9, 1979
gptkbp:draft_analysis Continues to be a topic of discussion.
gptkbp:draft_class_comparison Often compared to other strong classes.
gptkbp:draft_class_strength Considered one of the strongest classes.
gptkbp:draft_day_experience Exciting for players and fans.
gptkbp:draft_day_trades Common practice.
gptkbp:draft_evaluation Continues to be analyzed.
gptkbp:draft_failures Some high picks did not succeed.
gptkbp:draft_impact Long-lasting effects on the league.
gptkbp:draft_legends Gretzky and Messier are legends.
gptkbp:draft_pick gptkb:Michael_'_Mike'_Mc_Phee
gptkb:New_York_Islanders
gptkb:Roberto_Luongo
gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:draft_picks_distribution Evenly spread among teams.
gptkbp:draft_revisions Led to changes in scouting.
gptkbp:draft_success_rate Varied by team.
gptkbp:draft_success_stories Many players became stars.
gptkbp:drafted_by Regular season standings
Part of NHL's rich history.
Players aged 18 and older.
gptkbp:fan_engagement High attendance and viewership.
gptkbp:future_drafts Set a precedent for future drafts.
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the NHL expansion era.
gptkbp:historical_significance Marked a turning point in NHL history.
Montreal is a historic hockey city.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1979 NHL Draft
gptkbp:impact_on_franchises Helped shape future teams.
gptkbp:impact_on_nhl Increased talent pool.
gptkbp:influenced Influenced future draft strategies.
gptkbp:influenced_games Gretzky changed the game.
gptkbp:league gptkb:NHL
gptkbp:legacy Set the stage for future drafts.
gptkbp:location gptkb:Montreal,_Quebec
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive coverage by sports media.
gptkbp:nhlexpansion Followed by more teams joining.
gptkbp:nhlfuture Helped shape the future of the league.
gptkbp:nhlhistory A pivotal moment in league history.
gptkbp:nhlplayer_careers Many players had Hall of Fame careers.
gptkbp:nhlplayer_development Influenced how teams develop players.
gptkbp:nhlwhamerger Significant event preceding the draft.
gptkbp:notable_defensemen gptkb:Larry_Murphy
gptkbp:notable_forwards gptkb:Dave_Gagner
gptkbp:notable_goalies gptkb:Mike_Liut
gptkbp:notable_players gptkb:Gretzky
gptkb:Mark_Messier
gptkb:Brian_Bellows
gptkbp:player_development Many players developed into stars.
gptkbp:players gptkb:66
gptkbp:post_draft_analysis Evaluated for years after.
gptkbp:post_draft_careers Many players had long NHL careers.
gptkbp:publication In-person selection.
gptkbp:rounds gptkb:12
gptkbp:significance First draft after the NHL-WHA merger.
gptkbp:team_drafting_strategy Focus on building for the future.
gptkbp:team_selection_strategy Best player available.
gptkbp:trade_goods Several teams traded up.
gptkbp:year gptkb:1979
gptkbp:youth_teams Extensive for top prospects.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gretzky
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4