Does Johnny Boychuk play for the Islanders?

John Paul Boychuk (born January 19, 1984) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. Drafted 61st overall in 2002 by the Colorado Avalanche, he played for the Avalanche, the Boston Bruins and New York Islanders. In 2011, he was a part of the Bruins’ Stanley Cup championship team.

What team is Johnny Boychuk playing for?

In 725 NHL games with the Avalanche, Bruins and Islanders, Boychuk finished his career with 54 goals and 152 assists.

Why is Johnny Boychuk not playing for the Islanders?

Boychuk will end his professional career due to an eye injury suffered during the 2019-20 campaign, the Islanders announced Wednesday.

What happened Johnny Boychuk?

Boychuk fractured an orbital bone when he was hit in the side of the head by a shot playing for the Boston Bruins against the Vancouver Canucks on Feb.

Did Johnny Boychuk lose his eye?

Boychuk was injured in a game against the Montreal Canadiens on March 3 when the skate blade of Montreal’s Artturi Lehkonen opened a cut his left eye that required 90 stitches to close. He missed the Islanders’ final three games before the NHL season was halted on March 12 because of the coronavirus.

How old is Johnny Boychuk?

37 years (19 January 1984)
Johnny Boychuk/Age

Does Johnny Boychuk have a brother?

They moved to a nicer part of the city, while Johnny and his oldest brother Sam moved back in after renovating the place.

Is Johnny Boychuk retired?

2020
Johnny Boychuk/Career end

Did Johnny Boychuk lose an eye?

Johnny Boychuk’s hockey career is over. The ex-Bruins defenseman, who has played for the New York Islanders for the past six seasons, was forced to retire from hockey due to an eye injury he suffered during the 2019-20 season, the Islanders announced Wednesday.

Who retired from islanders?

defenceman Johnny Boychuk
— New York Islanders defenceman Johnny Boychuk has decided to retire as a result of an eye injury sustained last season. The Islanders on Wednesday announced Boychuk’s decision to end his 13-year NHL career after the player had numerous and extensive medical exams.

Who retired from the Islanders?

The Islanders have retired eight numbers: 5 (Denis Potvin), 9 (Clark Gillies), 19 (Bryan Trottier), 22 (Mike Bossy), 23 (Bob Nystrom), 27 (John Tonelli), 31 (Billy Smith) and 91 (Butch Goring).

Who hit Johnny Boychuk?

Artturi Lehkonen
The 36-year-old Boychuk is retiring from the game, due to the eye injury he suffered during the 2019-20 season. The Islanders announced the news on Wednesday. Boychuk suffered the injury — the second injury to his eye — in early March, when the skate of Montreal’s Artturi Lehkonen hit his face.

When did Johnny Boychuk play for the New York Islanders?

In 2010-11, he helped Boston win the Stanley Cup, scoring three goals, nine points and finishing with a plus-12 rating in 25 games. After three more seasons with the Bruins, including another trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2013, Boychuk was traded to the New York Islanders on Oct. 4, 2014.

How many points did Johnny Boychuk have in 2015?

He scored 35 points (nine goals, 26 assists) in 72 games and signed a seven-year contract March 12, 2015. The following season, Boychuk helped the Islanders advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 1993; he scored 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists) in 70 regular-season games in 2015-16 and played in all 11 playoff games.

When did Johnny Boychuk get hurt in the NHL?

However, Boychuk sustained an injury to his left eye in a game against the Montreal Canadiens on March 3, 2020, and needed 90 stiches to close a skate cut. He was able to return for the Islanders’ first postseason game but sustained a concussion.

When did Johnny Boychuk get his eye cut?

He again helped New York reach the second round of the playoffs in 2018-19, scoring 19 points (three goals, 16 assists) in 74 games. However, Boychuk sustained an injury to his left eye in a game against the Montreal Canadiens on March 3, 2020, and needed 90 stiches to close a skate cut.

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