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In Hartford, Babych continued his stellar play, finishing the season with 69 points-the second-highest total of his career-and was named the team's top defender.

In 1986 – 87, he missed time with injury and finished with a career-low 41 points.

However, he bounced back the following year to record another 50-point season, good for second on the Whalers in scoring.

He was named the Whalers ' top defender again in 1988 – 89, and led the team in playoff scoring with six points in four games.

In 1989 – 90, he finished the year with 6 goals and 43 points, his 10th consecutive season over 40 points.