News Article: R.I.P. Mike Bossy

[ODAAT]

Bossy could score at will in today`s NHL with goalies equipment the way it is, he had that good and quick of a release, so sad

 

[pgm16]

RIP...purest goal scorer ever

 

[22Brad Park]

Best goal scorer my eyes ever seen.Goalie had no chance .Rip Michael Bossy

 

[22Brad Park]

Bossy could score at will in today`s NHL with goalies equipment the way it is, he had that good and quick of a release, so sad

Imagine him with all them powerplays they get today. O man would he light it up.People think Pasta and Ovechkin can shoot .If his back never gave out the #s would be unfathomable.

 

[Tbaybruin]

Prayers for his soul and family (he is one of 10 children). Fitting for a good man to pass on Gold Friday say day as his Lord.

 

[PrimumHockeyist]

Unreal goal scorer, his career was sadly cut short by a back injury, what might have been for him & the Islanders if he could have stayed healthy.

May he rest in peace.

RIP and yes, too, too bad his career ended so quickly. As I recall, he said that he would score 50 goals in his rookie year, and did. Quelle confidence.

 

[Terrier]

Broke my heart in 1983, but what a goal scorer.

 

[TCB]

May the Great Mike Bossy rest in price as him and Lafleur were two guys I never wanted the puck on their stick when they crossed the bruins blue-line.

What a team that was led by Bossy, Potvin, Trottier, Gillies, Billy Smith, Chico Resch, Tonelli, Nystrom, Bobby Bourne and Butch Goring the list goes on but they were truly a dynasty and a fun team to watch and yet another team the bruins played 2nd fiddle to during their dynasty years.

 

[doublechili]

Hey all, nice thread and as an Isles' fan I appreciate the recognition of Bossy. Sounds strange, but I consider Bossy and Orr two of the most underrated players in NHL history. Even though they're both considered among the greats, it seems like their true greatness is not properly appreciated by a lot of people. If my life depended on an all-time team winning 1 game, Orr would probably be my first pick (if you watch old videos from his prime, it looks like he stepped out of a time machine from the future and started playing against lesser athletes). Bossy might be my 2nd. Put those 2 guys on the ice together and forget about Gretzky, Mario, etc. - you might not need anyone else!

Will probably be rooting for you in the playoffs (won't be hard if you're playing NYR, TOR, WAS, PIT, TBL, etc. ).

 

[Mione134]

So young

Rest in Peace, Sir!

 

[bruinsfan1970]

If it wasn't for back issues I believe he would have the record for most goals. Gone Way too soon. RIP Mr. Bossy

 

[ODAAT]

Imagine him with all them powerplays they get today. O man would he light it up.People think Pasta and Ovechkin can shoot .If his back never gave out the #s would be unfathomable.

Bossy with the sticks of today.....terrifying

 

[Orr Fourever]

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[Baddkarma]

Im too young to have seen any of his games, that said

His highlights, stats, and legendary status are crazy...

Also one of the greatest last names for a great player, ever...

RIP and enjoy the hockey in heaven Mike Bossy!

 

[Lordstanley]

Rest In Peace Sniper

 

[jj cale]

R.I.P Mike, you gave me a lot of memories growing up as a kid, you were one of the best and stood for what you believed.