In 1980 - 81 he was voted as Salt Lake 's most valuable defenseman .
He had a solid first season in Salt Lake. The following season ( 1978 -- 79 ) Labatte got his chance in the NHL .
In 1980 - 81 Labatte was voted as Salt Lake.   's most valuable defenseman .
He had a solid first season in Salt Lake. The following season ( 1978 -- 79 ) Labatte got his chance in the NHL .