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About Sam McMaster
- Sam McMaster (born April 15, 1936) is a former NHL General Manager of the Los Angeles Kings (NHL), whom he managed from 1994 to 1997.
- During his tenure, the Kings regressed to the bottom of the league's standings.
- He is known for being the man who traded Wayne Gretzky to the St.
- Louis Blues for three prospects, two of whom left the NHL within three years.
- His performance as the Kings 6th GM earned him the nickname "McMaster the Disaster".
- He was fired in 1997 and replaced by former Kings player Dave Taylor.
- His record as the Kings General Manager was 68-106-38.
- McMaster currently serves as a pro scout for the Columbus Blue Jackets and has been in that role since 1999.
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