Former Boston Bruin, Peter McNab, passes away at 70

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Dorin Canaday
November 7, 2022 (10:25)

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The Boston Bruins have lost a former member, Peter McNab, at the age of 70. As per the Bruins PR:

''Former Bruins forward Peter McNab passed away on Sunday at the age of 70. The Vancouver native played eight seasons with the Black & Gold from 1976-84 during the height of the club's ''Lunch Pail A.C.'' era.''

The Bruins acquired McNab from the Buffalo Sabres in 1976, where he spent the first three seasons of his career. The forward went on to post at least 35 goals and 75 points in six consecutive seasons upon his arrival in Boston, including a career-high 41 goals in 1977-78. He is also one of six Bruins with six-or-more 30-goal seasons, along with Phil Esposito, Rick Middleton, Johnny Bucyk, Cam Neely, and Patrice Bergeron.

In 595 career games with the Bruins, McNab collected 263 goals and 324 assists for a total of 587 points, along with 74 points in 79 postseason games.

''I love this fact, that Bobby Orr and I will never be separated. Bobby's got 264 [goals], I've got 263, so no one can ever come between me and Bobby Orr. We're cemented in Bruins history. I'll be right by himthat is unbelievable.''

McNab was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in 1984 and spent two seasons there before finishing his NHL career after two seasons for the New Jersey Devils.

After retirement, he began his highly successful broadcasting career with the Devils in the 1987-88 season. He joined the Colorado Avalanche broadcast team in 1995-96 and was the colour analyst for the Avalanche's first 26 seasons in the NHL.

McNab was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2021.

Rest in Peace to a true NHL and Bruins legend!

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