Nov 25, 2020
Eye injury ends Islanders D Boychuk's career
The New York Islanders announced Wednesday that defenceman Johnny Boychuk's career has come to an end due to an eye injury suffered last season.
TSN.ca Staff
The New York Islanders announced Wednesday that defenceman Johnny Boychuk's career has come to an end due to an eye injury suffered last season.
The 36-year-old posted two goals and 11 points in 64 games with the Islanders last season, his sixth with the team. He was without a point in three games during the NHL's Return to Play.
A veteran of 13 NHL seasons with the Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins and Islanders, Boychuk posted 54 goals and 206 points in 725 career games.
Boychuk is signed through the 2021-22 season at a $6 million cap hit.