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D’Arcy Coulson: The NHL’s First Millionaire

Historically, when it comes to ground-breaking contracts, Bobby Orr is considered to be the NHL’s first million-dollar man. The Boston Bruins defenseman enjoyed a record-setting 1970-71 season. Orr accumulated 132 assists and 139 points. Both remain single-season records for an NHL rearguard. This followed on the heels of a 1969-70 campaign in which Orr became the first NHL defenseman to…