However, after only three further games for the Kings early in 1969-70, he was dealt to the Detroit Red Wings February 1970, seeing only limited action with Detroit before being claimed by the California Golden Seals in the 1970 waiver draft. With the talent-thin Golden Seals, he became a regular for four seasons, finishing among the team's leading scorers in his first and final seasons with the squad.
After only three more games for the Kings early in 1969-70, he was traded to the Detroit Red Wings in February 1970. He saw limited action with Detroit before being claimed by the California Golden Seals during the 1970 waiver draft. With a team lacking talent, he became a regular for four seasons and finished among the top scorers in both his first and final seasons.