Between the Pipes: A Look Back at the Dynamic Play of Rick Tabaracci
Before oversized goalie pads and robotic systems, Rick Tabaracci helped rule the NHL crease—an all-out battler who fought pucks, crowds, and odds in the 1990s.
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