Ranking the top 10 New York Islanders players of all time
Honorable mention
Mathew Barzal, C (2016-present)
Barzal made his NHL debut in 2017 against the Los Angeles Kings, and since then, he’s become the face of the franchise. He’s recorded 352 points and has been named to two All-Star teams.
Mathew Barzal. CLUTCH. (@Barzal_97) pic.twitter.com/Ylo30v3TsY
— NHL (@NHL) September 29, 2019
John Tavares, C (2009-18)
Tavares was named the Islanders’ 14th captain in 2013 and served in that role until he signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2018. He’s still fifth in all-time points (621) for the Islanders.
Butch Goring, C (1979-85)
Goring joined the Islanders during the 1979-80 season. His addition helped create the Islanders’ dynasty, which won four consecutive championships.
Goring’s No. 91 was retired by the team in 2020.
The pure goal scorer🙏 and the final piece.👍 Mike Bossy and Butch Goring. #IslesNation #isles@91Butch pic.twitter.com/VrCK0rC23F
— The Hockey Samurai 侍 (@hockey_samurai) July 12, 2022
Stefan Persson, D (1978-86)
Persson recorded 15 points during the 1980 and 1982 Stanley Cup playoffs. He finished his time in New York with 369 points.
For a team that won 4 straight Stanley Cup the New York Islanders sure had a lot of players that many would call underrated. Here's one: Stefan Persson. At the time of his retirement he had played more NHL games than any other Swedish player. #Isles pic.twitter.com/m9MlTZR4YH
— The Hockey Samurai 侍 (@hockey_samurai) December 22, 2022
Ed Westfall, D/RW (1972-79)
Westfall was the first captain in Islander’s history. He also scored the team’s first-ever goal and helped set the foundation for the team’s future success.
Happy birthday to Ed Westfall born on this day in 1940. #OTD Hockey #Hockeytrain pic.twitter.com/clPdctzSI9
— HockeyTrain.com (@hockey_train) September 19, 2016
