Former Islanders star Mike Bossy announces that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer

Former New York Islanders star Mike Bossy introduced that he has been recognized with lung most cancers. Bossy presently works with the French-language community TVA Sports activities in Canada and revealed that he will likely be stepping away from his place with a purpose to bear remedy.

“It’s with a number of disappointment that I have to step away out of your screens, for a crucial pause,” Bossy wrote in French in an open letter. “Throughout this break I will be receiving remedy for lung most cancers. (The rating is) 1-0 to this point, however I have never mentioned my final phrase.”

“I intend to combat with all of the dedication and hearth you have seen me present on the ice.”

The previous NHL winger tallied 1,126 factors (573 objectives and 553 assists) throughout his 10-year profession with the Islanders. Bossy helped lead the Islanders to 4 consecutive Stanley Cup championships from 1980 to 1983. As well as, Bossy is one in every of two gamers to attain consecutive Stanley Cup-winning objectives as he did so in 1982 and 1983.

Bossy received the Calder Trophy in 1978, was a three-time Woman Byng Memorial Trophy winner, and received the Conn Symthe award in 1982. He additionally led the league in objectives in the course of the 1978-79 and 1980-81 seasons.

The Islanders star was inducted into the Hockey Corridor of Fame in 1991.