Their expulsions were rescinded in 1976 by Clarence Campbell, the league president at the time.
No successor has been chosen for the 58-year-old Ziegler, who replaced the late Clarence Campbell in 1977.
Dutton then resigned the presidency, but remained in the position until he convinced the league to accept Clarence Campbell as his replacement.
Clarence Campbell, the president of the National Hockey League, called the bidding "a dog's breakfast."
However, Clarence Campbell still strongly opposed reinstatement and the suspension remained.
Clarence Campbell declined to present the Cup immediately, concerned over the spectre of fan violence.
The league president, Clarence Campbell, lived in Montreal and the amateur draft was often held here.
He rose to become the closest aide to Clarence Campbell, the league's president.
On March 1, 1950, Clarence Campbell made Reardon post a $1,000 bond to make sure he didn't carry out his threat.
Clarence Campbell retired as NHL President, prior to this season.