Who is mike bossy

San Diego. Tampa Bay. Washington DC. By The Athletic Staff. New York Islanders legend Mike Bossy is stepping away from his on-air role at TVA Sports while he battles lung cancer, he announced in an open letter Tuesday afternoon. He played 10 years in the NHL, all with the Islanders. I assure you that I intend to fight with all the determination and all the ardor that you have seen me display on the ice and in my game.

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Unfortunately, Bossy was slowed down in the start of his 10th season due to battling a back injury. After his return, he recorded 21 points in 12 games. He attempted to battle through the pain but ended up resting near the end of the season. This prevented the Islanders legend from recording his tenth consecutive 50 goal season. He chose to rest in hopes of returning back in full strength for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

When he returned ready to push for a fifth Stanley Cup, Bossy suffered a knee injury during game two of the first series. He was sat until the following series but the Islanders ended up getting eliminated. Bossy had full intent to attend training camp for the NHL season but health officials concluded it was best he rested.

He learned that his condition included two bulging discs in his lower back that could not be repaired. He had one final shot to continue his playing career after receiving an offer from the LA Kings to play with Wayne Gretzky.

Bossy declined in concern for his playing potential. Mike Bossy exposed himself to radio in and even gained experience in the business side of sports. Bossy returned to the Islanders organization as a front office worker in and later on, he was taken by MSG Networks as a hockey analyst. He recently departed his job at TVA Sports due to his diagnosis of lung cancer. Islanders: Still early to think about need at trade deadline by Michel Anderson.

Eyes On Isles 2 weeks Islanders: Still early to think about need at trade deadline. More FS Atlantic News ». View all Atlantic Sites. More Metropolitan News ». He also led the league in goals during the and seasons. By Chris Bengel. Oct 20, at am ET 1 min read. Getty Images. Mike Bossy announces that he has lung cancer Chris Bengel 1 min read.