Joseph Aldège Albert "Baz" Bastien (August 29, 1919 – March 15, 1983) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender, head coach, and general manager.
[1] Bastien began his playing career in 1939 with the Port Colborne Sailors of the Ontario Hockey Association Senior A League.
He was unable to secure a permanent spot on the Leafs' roster after Turk Broda returned from his military service.
[2] Bastien was sent by the Maple Leafs to the Pittsburgh Hornets, their top professional affiliate, where he spent the better part of four seasons.
His first trade for the Penguins, on September 20, 1977, brought Brian Spencer from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Ron Schock.
In November 1977, Bastien traded All-Star MVP Syl Apps, Jr. to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Dave Schultz.
He was pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital from a fractured skull in the collision and a heart attack sustained afterward.