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53. John Tonelli

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Hockey John Tonelli

Possibly the best player of the New York Islanders dynasty not yet in the Hall of Fame, John Tonelli traveled where others feared to tread. Tonelli was a grinder and was one of the few players who were just as comfortable chasing an open puck as he was digging for it in the corner. Usually players defined by grit were not known for their scoring touch but John Tonelli was able to rack 834 NHL career points. Had he gone to the NHL right away odds are he would have hit that four digit plateau.




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Country of Origin:

Milton, Ontario, Canada

 

Eligible Since:

1995

 

Position:

Left Wing

 

Played for:

Houston Aeros (WHA)

New York Islanders

Calgary Flames

Los Angeles Kings

Chicago Black Hawks

Quebec Nordiques

Team Canada (Canada Cup, 1984)

 

Major Accolades and Awards:

NHL All Star (1982 & 1985)

Canada Cup MVP (1984)

Stanley Cup Ring (1980, 1981, 1982 & 1983) New York Islanders

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0 #1 EverestMeisterNeg1 -0001-11-29 19:00
Who do you think was a better player, Clark Gilies or John Tonelli? I'd say Gillies but not by much.
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