(26-38-14) Finished 4th in West Division
TRANSACTIONS
June 8 – Claimed Rene Robert from Toronto in NHL Inter-League Draft.
January 11 – Obtained Al McDonough from Los Angeles for Bob Woytowich.
March 4 – Obtained Eddie Shack from Buffalo for Rene Robert.
• Thayer R. “Tad” Potter became General Partner and Chief Executive Officer of the Penguins.
• Red Kelly relinquished general manager duties. Jack Riley was then named GM.
• Jim Rutherford posted a seven-game unbeaten streak from March 14 though April 2.
• Syl Apps led the team in scoring with 15-44-59.
• Jean Pronovost and Greg Polis each scored a club record 30 goals.
• Penguins qualified for the playoffs, but are swept by Chicago, 4-0.
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Front row: Jim Rutherford, Keith McCreary, Jack Riley (General Manager), Red Kelley (Head Coach), Les Binkley, Tad Potter (Owner), Peter Block (Owner), Ken Schinkel & Roy Edwards
Middle row: Jack Button (Director of Player Personnel), Bryan Watson, Greg Polis, Jean Pronovost, Nick Harbaruk, Dave Burrows, Syl Apps, Bryan Hextall, Ron Schock, Bob Woytowich & Terry Schiffhauer (PR)
Back row: Ken Carson (Trainer), Val Fontyne, Darryl Edestrand, Joe Norris, Robin Burns, Sheldon Kannegiesser, Rene Robert, Bob Leiter, Bill Hicke & John Doolan (Equip. Manager)
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LEADERSHIP
Primary Owners:
Peter Block, Elmore Keener & Peter Burchfield
General Managers:
Red Kelly & Jack Riley
Head Coach:
Red Kelley
Captain:
No captain
AWARDS
Rookie of the Year:
Dave Burrows
Player’s Player:
Jean Pronovost
Most Valuable Player:
Jean Pronovost
Leading Scorer:
Syl Apps
Unsung Hero:
Duane Rupp
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