In 1943 Lynn played one game for the New York Rangers.\n', '

In 1944, he fell in with the Detroit Red Wings\' organization but failed to impress the team\'s brass. As such, Lynn was sent to play for the Indianapolis Capitals of the AHL.\n', '

Several years later, after Lynn had been given the cold shoulder by not only the Wings, but the Montreal Canadiens as well, he landed in Buffalo of the AHL. It was at that time that Toronto Maple Leafs GM Conn Smythe was in search of some fresh talent to spark his sagging club. He got a tip to watch young Lynn as a possible solution to his roster woes. Smythe did just that and ended up bringing the speedster to Toronto.\n', '

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