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New York Islanders Bracket Challenge Torrey Division

Mar 22, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Islanders left wing Andrew Ladd (16) leads his team after scoring a goal during the third period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Islanders left wing Andrew Ladd (16) leads his team after scoring a goal during the third period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 15, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Matt Cullen (7) and New York Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck (15) take a face-off during the third period at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Penguins won 2-1 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Matt Cullen (7) and New York Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck (15) take a face-off during the third period at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Penguins won 2-1 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Torrey Division Matchup #2

(2) Bryan Trottier v. (7) Bob Bourne

Now this result is more like it. With 99% of the vote, Bryan Trottier is the decisive winner in this matchup. And like Denis Potvin before him, that just makes sense.

Trottier could have even ranked first, overall. It was between Bossy, Potvin and Trottier. And Trots (with an ‘S’) just got the short end of the stick.

Like Potvin, Trottier’s list of accomplishments and accolades is extensive. He’s first and foremost a Hall of Famer (one of only four Isles players to get that honor). He’s won the almost standard for this list four cups.

He’s won a Calder, a Clancy, a Ross, a Hart and a Smythe trophy to boot. He has 1425 points to his name, ranking him 16th all-time in the NHL in points.

Bourne and his 582 points didn’t stand a chance. Even though he got some serious Selke love in 1980-81 the only trophy outside of the cups was a Masterton award. Given out to the player that best exemplifies perseverance, dedication, and sportsmanship.

Bourne was a fine player. But he’s not Hall of Fame caliber like the first two round winners.

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