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On This Date in Sports March 30, 1979: The end of the WHA

In collaboration with the Sportsecyclopedia.com After years of negotiations, the NHL absorbs four teams from the rival WHA, ending a seven-year battle for talent. Given the green light to move to the NHL was the Edmonton Oilers, New England Whalers, Quebec Nordiques and Winnipeg Jets. The two other 

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On This Date in Sports March 30, 1979: The end of the WHA

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