Adams' first act was to hire Art Ross, a former star player and innovator, as general manager.
Prior to the season Art Ross was suspended for trying to organize a rival league, with higher players's salaries.
The Carter Organization will cut about 25 jobs, including that of the company's president, Art Ross.
During the 1944 season, Clapper filled in as interim coach when Art Ross took ill.
He easily won the Art Ross by setting new single season records for assists (with 109) and points (with 164).
Art Ross then personally approached Gallinger's father and proposed the idea of his son seeing a psychiatrist in Toronto.
Art Ross was an early innovator of the game.
He also won three Art Ross and two Hart Trophies.
Art Ross bitterly complained about the Stanley Cup final setup.
Dey cut player salaries and let players go, including Art Ross to the Wanderers.