 
    History of NHL trades
 
   
    
| Boston Bruins acquire | Date | Detroit Red Wings acquire | ||||
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 | January 23, 1961 | 
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| Detroit Red Wings acquire | Date | New York Rangers acquire | ||||
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 | January 1, 1961 | 
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| Detroit Red Wings acquire | Date | New York Rangers acquire | ||||
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 | August 1, 1960 | 
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| Montreal Canadiens acquire | Date | Detroit Red Wings acquire | ||||
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 | June 7, 1960 | 
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| Detroit Red Wings acquire | Date | Chicago Blackhawks acquire | ||||
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 | June 5, 1960 | 
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| Boston Bruins acquire | Date | Detroit Red Wings acquire | ||||
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 | June 1, 1960 | 
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