Daily Hockey Player — Sunday, August 16, 2026
Guess the Player
Clue (1 of 5)
He broke his kneecap at age 12 while competing in the school long jump, triggering lifelong joint issues that plagued his hockey career.
Puzzle result
Bossy
Player Card
Mike Bossy
Right wing New York Islanders Draft 1977
#22
573
G
553
A
1126
P
10 seasons
Season Stats
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-87 | NYI | 63 | 38 | 37 | 75 |
| 1985-86 | NYI | 80 | 61 | 62 | 123 |
| 1984-85 | NYI | 76 | 58 | 59 | 117 |
| 1983-84 | NYI | 67 | 51 | 67 | 118 |
| 1982-83 | NYI | 79 | 60 | 58 | 118 |
| 1981-82 | NYI | 80 | 64 | 83 | 147 |
| 1980-81 | NYI | 79 | 68 | 51 | 119 |
| 1979-80 | NYI | 75 | 51 | 41 | 92 |
| 1978-79 | NYI | 80 | 69 | 57 | 126 |
| 1977-78 | NYI | 73 | 53 | 38 | 91 |
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The basics
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Guess the last name
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