 
    History of NHL trades
 
   
    
| Boston Bruins acquire | Date | Detroit Red Wings acquire | ||||
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 | January 17, 1956 | 
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| Detroit Red Wings acquire | Date | Chicago Blackhawks acquire | ||||
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 | January 17, 1956 | 
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| Detroit Red Wings acquire | Date | Chicago Blackhawks acquire | ||||
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 | October 24, 1955 | 
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| Detroit Red Wings acquire | Date | Chicago Blackhawks acquire | ||||
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 | October 4, 1955 | 
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| Detroit Red Wings acquire | Date | New York Rangers acquire | ||||
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 | August 18, 1955 | 
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| Boston Bruins acquire | Date | Detroit Red Wings acquire | ||||
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 | June 3, 1955 | 
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| Detroit Red Wings acquire | Date | Chicago Blackhawks acquire | ||||
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 | May 27, 1955 | 
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