Hi everyone! This week, it is time to show some respect for two of the greatest players of the 1970s, both of whom broke out in a big way toiling in Oakland, which unfortunately meant they got very little attention from the mainstream sports media. I’m talking about defenseman Paul Shmyr and centre Dennis Maruk.

There has been a recent surge in interest in the career of Dennis Maruk. First, there was his excellent and revealing autobiography, which you can read about here. There have also been several articles published online, including this week’s feature piece, detailing his great career. The Ukrainian Weekly posted this article just two weeks ago, and I’ve added it to the articles section for you to check out, but you can also read it from the Weekly‘s site here if you’d like to read some of the other articles that have been published recently.

In the Overexposed wing of the Hockey Hall of Shame, the great Paul Shmyr‘s not-so-great rookie card has been added. It also features another underrated defenseman from the 1970s, but see if you can figure out who before I give you the answer.

As the anniversary of the site approaches, please be reminded that the voting for the Seals Hall of Fame will close July 1, so if you haven’t voted for your favorites yet, I urge you to do so now. The newest inductees will be announced in mid-July as always.

Until next time, stay gold!