Statements (65)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:draft
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| gptkbp:broadcast_network |
gptkb:CBC
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| gptkbp:celebrity_players |
Gretzky became a global icon.
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| gptkbp:contains_star |
Gretzky and Messier became Hall of Famers.
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| gptkbp:date |
June 9, 1979
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| gptkbp:draft_analysis |
Continues to be a topic of discussion.
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| gptkbp:draft_class_comparison |
Often compared to other strong classes.
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| gptkbp:draft_class_strength |
Considered one of the strongest classes.
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| gptkbp:draft_day_experience |
Exciting for players and fans.
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| gptkbp:draft_day_trades |
Common practice.
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| gptkbp:draft_evaluation |
Continues to be analyzed.
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| gptkbp:draft_failures |
Some high picks did not succeed.
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| gptkbp:draft_impact |
Long-lasting effects on the league.
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| gptkbp:draft_legends |
Gretzky and Messier are legends.
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| 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.
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| gptkbp:draft_revisions |
Led to changes in scouting.
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| gptkbp:draft_success_rate |
Varied by team.
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| gptkbp:draft_success_stories |
Many players became stars.
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| gptkbp:drafted_by |
Regular season standings
Part of NHL's rich history. Players aged 18 and older. |
| gptkbp:fan_engagement |
High attendance and viewership.
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| gptkbp:future_drafts |
Set a precedent for future drafts.
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the NHL expansion era.
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| 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
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| gptkbp:impact_on_franchises |
Helped shape future teams.
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| gptkbp:impact_on_nhl |
Increased talent pool.
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Influenced future draft strategies.
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| gptkbp:influenced_games |
Gretzky changed the game.
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| gptkbp:league |
gptkb:NHL
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Set the stage for future drafts.
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Montreal,_Quebec
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive coverage by sports media.
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| gptkbp:nhlexpansion |
Followed by more teams joining.
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| gptkbp:nhlfuture |
Helped shape the future of the league.
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| gptkbp:nhlhistory |
A pivotal moment in league history.
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| gptkbp:nhlplayer_careers |
Many players had Hall of Fame careers.
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| gptkbp:nhlplayer_development |
Influenced how teams develop players.
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| gptkbp:nhlwhamerger |
Significant event preceding the draft.
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| gptkbp:notable_defensemen |
gptkb:Larry_Murphy
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| gptkbp:notable_forwards |
gptkb:Dave_Gagner
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| gptkbp:notable_goalies |
gptkb:Mike_Liut
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| gptkbp:notable_players |
gptkb:Gretzky
gptkb:Mark_Messier gptkb:Brian_Bellows |
| gptkbp:player_development |
Many players developed into stars.
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| gptkbp:players |
gptkb:66
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| gptkbp:post_draft_analysis |
Evaluated for years after.
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| gptkbp:post_draft_careers |
Many players had long NHL careers.
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| gptkbp:publication |
In-person selection.
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| gptkbp:rounds |
gptkb:12
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| gptkbp:significance |
First draft after the NHL-WHA merger.
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| gptkbp:team_drafting_strategy |
Focus on building for the future.
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| gptkbp:team_selection_strategy |
Best player available.
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| gptkbp:trade_goods |
Several teams traded up.
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| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1979
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| gptkbp:youth_teams |
Extensive for top prospects.
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Gretzky
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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