Russ Farwell (born April 20, 1956) is the owner, governor, and general manager of the

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of the

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. He is known for his stint as general manager of the

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from 1990 to 1994, during which he made a blockbuster trade with the

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to acquire the rights to

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in a package including two draft picks and several players, notably

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center Peter Forsberg. However, the Flyers did not qualify for the playoffs during any year Farwell was general manager posting a record of 136 wins, 150 losses, and 42 ties.

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