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Islanders team of the decade: Best players by position

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 03: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders celebrates his powerplay goal at 10:34 of the first period against the Dallas Stars and is joined by John Tavares #91 (r) at the Barclays Center on January 3, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 03: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders celebrates his powerplay goal at 10:34 of the first period against the Dallas Stars and is joined by John Tavares #91 (r) at the Barclays Center on January 3, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 17: Johnny Boychuk #55 of the New York Islanders plays the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on December 17, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

Defenseman 2: Johnny Boychuk

2010-2019 Islanders Stats: 34G, 93A, 127Pts, 369GP

In October of 2014, Garth Snow acquired not one but two top-pairing defensemen on the same day. One of them was veteran, and Stanley Cup Champion, Johnny Boychuk from the Boston Bruins. Boychuk was immediately an integral part of what the Isles defense would look like for the next few years.

That first year was his best season with the Islanders, and his career. He put up 35 points (9 goals, 26 assists) averaging 21:41of ice time per night. Both he and Nick Leddy remained the top pair for years to come.

Over the past two seasons, Boychuk in his age 35 and 36 seasons respectively, has taken on a smaller role. Now, he plays just 17:46 a night but he is still a physical presence on the blue line and a great third pair guy.

In six seasons with the Islanders, Boychuk has 127 points in 369 games.

Honorable Mention: Travis Hamonic

Drafted by the Islanders second round in 2008, Travis Hamonic was a big part of the Islanders this decade. He played for seven years during the decade and had 146 points in 444 games. He ate minutes, especially in 2013-2014 25:01 to be exact.

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