What was the first million-dollar contract in the NHL?
Orr's second contract
Gretzky's first contract
Howe's third contract
Lemieux's first contract
Answer
Bobby Orr's second contract with the Boston Bruins, signed in 1971, marked a significant milestone in NHL history as it became the first million-dollar contract in the league. This groundbreaking deal shattered previous salary records and set a new standard for player compensation, paving the way for future lucrative contracts in the sport.
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