Trade completed between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings involving 7 players today in history

As Original 6 rivals, the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings have made multiple trades with one another over the years.

One major trade that took place on this day in 1951 involved multiple players.

George "Hully" Gee, Clare Martin, Jim McFadden, Max McNab, Jimmy "Shakey" Peters Sr., and Clare "Rags" Raglan from the Red Wings for Hugh Coflin and $75k cash.

A former Stanley Cup winner with the Red Wings in 1950, Gee had 318 points (135G, 183A) in 551 career games with both franchises, while Martin played for both franchises along with the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers.

McFadden won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1948 with the Red Wings and played 3 years with the Blackhawks before finishing up his career in the minors with the Calgary Stampeders.

Peters Sr. was also a multi-Stanley Cup winner with the Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens; he had 275 points (125G, 150A) in 574 NHL games.

Meanwhile, Coflin would only play a total of 31 NHL games.

The Blackhawks and Red Wings made multiple trades with one another, maybe the most consequential being the deal that sent former captain Chris Chelios to Detroit at the 1999 Trade Deadline.

Chelios played for the Red Wings for another 10 years, winning 2 Stanley Cups.

Other notable players have played for both teams, including Marian Hossa, Alex DeBrincat, Wendel Clark, and Patrick Kane.