The New York Rangers reacquired franchise star Camille "The Eel" Henry from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Paul Shmyr. He had been traded to Chicago in the 1964-65 season, and played 22 games with the Blackhawks, as well as 37 for St. Louis in the CPHL. After being reacquired he played 36 more games for the Rangers before being traded again to the St. Louis Blues, where he played 68 more games over the next two seasons.