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Aug242011

NHL: 1979-1980


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As the World Hockey Association collapses in 1979, four of its surviving teams are accepted into the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, Quebec Nordiques and Hartford Whalers expand the league to 21 teams, six of which are now based in Canada.
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