Posts About "Mike Bossy"
New York Islanders’ 50-Goal Scorers
August 5th, 2019 The NHL came to Long Island in 1972, and unlike some teams, it didn't take long for them to get their franchise's first 50-goal scorer. In just six seasons, the New York Islanders would have their first player crack the milestone. As it turns out, that player would go on to hit the 50-goal plateau nine times – the most of any...
5 Most Electrifying Islanders in Franchise History
July 28th, 2019 With a strong playoff run in the the near rearview mirror, it's worth a look back at the top five most electrifying players in New York Islanders franchise history. These are stars that changed the momentum of games with goals, hits, saves and overall explosiveness. For context, legends such as Bobby Orr, Pavel Bure, Paul Kariya and...
50 in 50 for Mike Bossy
July 13th, 2019 On January 24, 1981, New York Islanders’ winger Mike Bossy became the second player in NHL history to score 50 goals in the first 50 games of a season. The original feat was accomplished by Maurice “the Rocket” Richard, thirty-six years earlier, in the 1944-1945 season. Mike Bossy Joins the NHL 50 in 50 Club Heading...
Bill Torrey: How 'The Architect' Constructed a Dynasty
March 8th, 2019 On Saturday, March 9, the New York Islanders will hold Bill Torrey Appreciation Night when the team takes on the Philadelphia Flyers at Nassau Coliseum. Torrey, who passed away on May 3, 2018, was known as “The Architect” thanks to his shaping of the league’s newest franchise into one of the all-time great NHL dynasties within a...
The New York Islanders Exclusive 40-Goal Club
December 17th, 2018 On April 7, during the last game of the season, Anders Lee scored his 40th goal becoming the first New York Islander to reach that milestone since the 2006-07 season. He joined an exclusive club as one of only 12 players to accomplish this feat while wearing an Islander uniform. The other 11 Islanders on that list include Stanley Cup...
The Best of the Islanders Draft Classes
November 14th, 2018 The New York Islanders draft class history has been an interesting one to say the least. Today we look back at their top draft classes in history. 1972 New York Islanders Draft Class The Islanders, along with the Atlanta Flames, became the 13th and 14th teams in the NHL. The expansion draft was held prior to the entry draft. Among...
