but all these Islander fans that feel as though their dynasty is minimzed (if that's true it may be partially for geographic reasons) should know that any fan in the know knows that Islanders' team was a dynasty & arguably the greatest one ever. I think at times you feel overshadowed by Edmonton & you feel the need to point out Gretrzky's one shortcoming to enhance the status of Trots. Neither is necessary. Trots was the better two-way player while Gretzky was the greatest superstar ever.
I agree that Trots is probably the best two-way center ever but I don''t think you can compare Gretzky to anyone because when you put up about 180 -210 points a year nobody cares if you don't backckeck or hit. The best thing to say about Gretzky's defense is that when his line was on the ice the opposition's line as often more focused on shutting him and his line down, and as a result the people out versus him didn't generate much offense. I respect the Islanders a lot (and so did Gretzky)
I am a islanders fan, B. Trottier assisted on most 0f bossy goals. the best # 22 #19 and i forgot gillies. long live the islanders
MrCrazyak47 1 month ago
@islesoilesfan
reeling in the years by the rock band steely dan.
goongoon 2 months ago
but all these Islander fans that feel as though their dynasty is minimzed (if that's true it may be partially for geographic reasons) should know that any fan in the know knows that Islanders' team was a dynasty & arguably the greatest one ever. I think at times you feel overshadowed by Edmonton & you feel the need to point out Gretrzky's one shortcoming to enhance the status of Trots. Neither is necessary. Trots was the better two-way player while Gretzky was the greatest superstar ever.
dzanier 4 months ago
I agree that Trots is probably the best two-way center ever but I don''t think you can compare Gretzky to anyone because when you put up about 180 -210 points a year nobody cares if you don't backckeck or hit. The best thing to say about Gretzky's defense is that when his line was on the ice the opposition's line as often more focused on shutting him and his line down, and as a result the people out versus him didn't generate much offense. I respect the Islanders a lot (and so did Gretzky)
dzanier 4 months ago
Great Video !
vinofiamma 8 months ago
name of song
islesoilesfan 11 months ago
I love this video 70's music with 80's hockey
storeflack 11 months ago
Hes my uncle:)
stareatme99 11 months ago
Trottier is in my hockey camp
MrHockeyguy2000 1 year ago
Bryan Trottier is my dads uncle.
wh1t5t0neb0y 1 year ago