7. Johnny Bucyk

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While many Boston Bruins were known for their toughness, Johnny Bucyk was known for his class. A two-time winner of the Lady Byng Trophy, Bucyk is the second-longest tenured Bruin and is second all-time in scoring for the franchise.

Bucyk was never a flashy player, but he was very much a team player and was always in the shadow of teammates like Orr and Esposito, and as such, the dependable scorer never seemed to receive the due he should have. Saying that, this was likely something that he never complained about, and anyone who saw him play knew just how good Johnny Bucyk was.

The Hockey Hall of Fame enshrined Bucyk in 1981, a year after his number 9 was retired. Decades later, he would become one of the many Bruins to gain a spot in the NHL 100th Anniversary Team.

The Bullet Points

Position: Left Wing
Acquired: Traded with cash by the Detroit Red Wings for Terry Sawchuk, 6/10/57.
Departed: Retired after the 1977/78 Season.
Games Played: 1436
Notable Statistics: 545 Goals
794 Assists
1,339 Points
436 PIM
.93 PPG
+146 Plus/Minus
120.8 Point Shares

109 Playoff Games
40 Goals
60 Assists
100 Points
34 PIM
.92 PPG
+29 Plus/Minus
Major Accolades and Awards: Stanley Cup Champion (1970 & 1972)
Lady Byng Trophy (1971 & 1974)
First Team All-Star (1971)
Second Team All-Star (1968)
All-Star (1963, 1964, 1965, 1968, 1970 & 1971)
Highest Shooting Percentage (1971, 1973 & 1974)
Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Lady Byng Trophy Finishes:
2nd in 1968, 2nd in 1970, 1st in 1971, 2nd in 1972, 3rd in 1973, 1st in 1974 & 2nd in 1975