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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
1991 was actually an expansion and dispersal draft. The Sharks were a de-merger of the Cleveland Barons, so they drafted half of Minnesota's roster, then both the North Stars and Sharks filled the other half of their rosters from the rest of the league.
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I always found it interesting that the Cleveland Barons team that was de - merged originated in the Bay area as the California Golden Seals. In a sense it was like the Bay area got its old team back.