Eddie Joyal, Former NHLer, Dies at 86

The hockey world lost a piece of its history today with the passing of Eddie Joyal, a veteran of the NHL who carved out his place in the league during a different era of the game. Joyal's career spanned a time when the league was smaller, tighter-knit, and unforgiving to those who couldn't keep up with the pace. His death marks another reminder of how quickly the generations that built this league are moving on, leaving behind memories and stories that shaped the modern NHL we know today.