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Mike Bossy: the case for the GOAT

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    Mike Bossy: the case for the GOAT

    RW · Islanders · Born 22 January 1957, Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Died 2022 · Career 1977–1987

    A pure sniper on the Islanders dynasty's top line, Bossy scored goals at a rate no NHL player has matched before back injuries ended his career at 30.

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    Why Mike Bossy could be the GOAT

    Bossy has the highest goals-per-game rate in NHL history, scoring at least 50 goals in each of his first nine seasons. He led the Islanders to four straight Cups. Had his back held up, he might own every goal record.

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    Mike Bossy is #22 of 25 in the fan ranking, with a 0–1 head-to-head record from 23 NHL votes. See the full NHL GOAT ranking

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