Barry Fraser

(Feb. 10, 1940 — Dec. 4, 2022)

From Kirkland Lake, Ont., he spent 22 seasons scouting for the Edmonton Oilers. . . . When knee injuries brought a premature end to his playing career, he turned to scouting in order to stay involved in the game. . . . The Oilers signed him as their director of scouting in 1978, prior to their final season in the WHA, after he had spent two seasons (1976-78) working for the Houston Aeros. . . . Was part of five Stanley Cup championships with the Oilers — 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990. . . . Retired from the Oilers in 2000. . . . A scout to the end, on the night before he died, Fraser watched on TV, while making notes, as the Oilers beat the visiting Montreal Canadiens, 5-3.