The Champs: Wayne Merrick
A solid two-way center... scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal in 1981 versus Minnesota... the pivot on the Banana Line, which got its name from the yellow practice sweaters worn by Wayne and linemates Bob Nystrom and John Tonelli... in 411 games with the Isles, netted 81 goals and 116 assists for 197 points... 13 of his Islander goals were game winners.
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