first NHL game in 1927–28 (listed with their first team, asterisk(*) marks debut in playoffs): Dit Clapper, Boston Bruins Norman Gainor, Boston Bruins Cy Wentworth, Chicago Black Hawks Charlie Gardiner, Chicago Black Hawks Larry Aurie, Detroit Cougars Marty Burke, Montreal Canadiens Jimmy Ward, Montreal Maroons Joe Lamb, Montreal Maroons Marty Barry, New York Americans Allan Shields, Ottawa Senators Joe Primeau, Toronto Maple Leafs Last games The following is a list of players of note that played their last game in the NHL in 1927–28 (listed with their last team):* Denotes last game was in the playoffs. Sprague Cleghorn, Boston Bruins Corb Denneny, Chicago Black Hawks Frank Foyston, Detroit Cougars Jack Walker, Detroit Cougars Billy Boucher, New York Americans Odie Cleghorn, Pittsburgh Pirates Lester Patrick, New York Rangers* See also 1927-28 NHL Transactions List of Stanley Cup champions Ice hockey at the 1928 Winter Olympics Prairie Hockey League List of pre-NHL seasons 1927 in sports 1928 in sports References Notes External links Hockey Database NHL.com NHL NHL