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23 Oct 1997: Mariuz Czerkawski #25 of the New York Islanders in action during a game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Molson Center in Montreal, Canada. The Islanders defeated the Canadiens 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Robert Laberge /Allsport
23 Oct 1997: Mariuz Czerkawski #25 of the New York Islanders in action during a game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Molson Center in Montreal, Canada. The Islanders defeated the Canadiens 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Robert Laberge /Allsport /
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UNIONDALE, NY – OCTOBER 29: Pierre Turgeon returns to the ice as the New York Islanders celebrate their 1992-1993 team prior to the game against the San Jose Sharks Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on October 29, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

Center | Pierre Turgeon

You can say that Butch Goring had a bigger impact with the Islanders. But in terms of individual quality, Pierre Turgeon stands head-and-shoulders above Butch Goring.

The trade was one hell of a blockbuster. The Islanders received Turgeon, Benoit Hogue, Uwe Krupp, and Dave McLlwain for Pat LaFontaine, Randy Hillier, Randy Wood, and a fourth-round pick in 1992.

In 255 games over four years with the New Yor Islanders, Pierre Turgeon scored 340 points. Including a 58 goal and 132 point season in 1992-93. A season where he finished fifth in Hart votes and won a Lady Byng trophy.

He also helped the Islanders punch above their weight in the playoffs that season with 13 points in eleven games as the Islanders were eliminated in the conference finals.

I know winning is important and there isn’t a bigger prize to win than the Stanley Cup, let alone four. I was torn here. But when I look at Turgeon’s 1.33 points per regular-season game and compare it to Butch Goring’s 0.59, I have to say Turgeon was the better player.

Honorable mention: Butch Goring

In 332 regular-season games with the Islanders Goring scored 139 points. He’d score 68 in 99 playoff games with the Isles. Including 20 points in 18 games during the Isles 1981 cup run that won him the Conn Smythe trophy.

He was also an instrumental piece in the Islanders winning four back-to-back Stanley Cups. I wouldn’t be mad if you think Butchy is the easy choice here.

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