The Islanders in the early 1980's dynasty is probably the greatest underrated dynasty of all time and as a fan of the game, it saddens me to see these great players overlooked.
@rjn1263 True enough. Still the Islander greats suffer a bit because they lacked the longevity of Gretzky, Messier, Lidstrom, and others. Bossy due to injuries, Potvin by choice, and Trots by declining skills.
@saulpaulus But he was so great at such a young age that you over look the quicker dropoff offensively. By the time he was 23 he won every major trophy. Calder, Art Ross, Hart and Conn Smythe.
@saulpaulus Then again,all players' productivity levels drop as they wind down their careers.Trottier even proved to be an integral part as a role player in the Penguins back- to-back Stanley Cups in the 90's.
Bryan had a great hockey career. I liked his attitude towards the sport, he had great charisma, and skill. I remember back in the '91 Finals when he was with Pittsburgh how he and Kevin Stevens made fun of Minnesota's Brian Bellows and then the following year how he slid on the water-filled tarp with Lord Stanley at Three Rivers Stadium. While he is more well known for his career with the Islanders, I consider Bryan to be part of Penguins history. You are a great man, Bryan Pittsburgh loves u.
2:37 to 2:43 that clip was of Pat Lafontaine not Bryan Trottier
TAG037 4 days ago
The Islanders in the early 1980's dynasty is probably the greatest underrated dynasty of all time and as a fan of the game, it saddens me to see these great players overlooked.
stlsportsfreak5 1 week ago
@rjn1263 True enough. Still the Islander greats suffer a bit because they lacked the longevity of Gretzky, Messier, Lidstrom, and others. Bossy due to injuries, Potvin by choice, and Trots by declining skills.
saulpaulus 1 week ago
@saulpaulus But he was so great at such a young age that you over look the quicker dropoff offensively. By the time he was 23 he won every major trophy. Calder, Art Ross, Hart and Conn Smythe.
rjn1263 1 week ago
@landrykkb I guess the issue with him was that the drop off was not only dramatic but relatively early.
saulpaulus 1 month ago
@saulpaulus Then again,all players' productivity levels drop as they wind down their careers.Trottier even proved to be an integral part as a role player in the Penguins back- to-back Stanley Cups in the 90's.
landrykkb 1 month ago
@jessc1979
Looked like Kurri??
sosdkny 2 months ago
@wkorst0809 Trots was meaner.
jazzguitar2010 4 months ago
Bryan Trottier = Jonathan Toews
wkorst0809 4 months ago
Bryan had a great hockey career. I liked his attitude towards the sport, he had great charisma, and skill. I remember back in the '91 Finals when he was with Pittsburgh how he and Kevin Stevens made fun of Minnesota's Brian Bellows and then the following year how he slid on the water-filled tarp with Lord Stanley at Three Rivers Stadium. While he is more well known for his career with the Islanders, I consider Bryan to be part of Penguins history. You are a great man, Bryan Pittsburgh loves u.
BuzzsawtheHedgehog 5 months ago