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Which team did Gordie Howe play for when he returned to the NHL in 1979?

  • Pittsburgh Penguins

  • Hartford Whalers

  • New York Islanders

  • LA Kings

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Gordie Howe made a remarkable comeback to the NHL at age 51, joining the Hartford Whalers in 1979. This historic reunion marked Howe's sixth and final NHL team, following his legendary tenure with the Detroit Red Wings.
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