Boston Bruins Top 5 Wingers Of All Time

 Johnny “The Chief” Bucyk

Johnny Bucyk played 21 season with the Boston Bruins. Playing in 1436 games, he ranks second behind Bourque in games played all time for the Bruins.

During his time Bucyk was one of the largest wingers in the league standing at 6′ 2” and weighing in at 215 lbs. He was what we know today as a Power Forward. He was not afraid to throw his body around, but was known for his scoring ability.

Bucyk’s best season was the 1970-71 season where he scored 51 goals and 65 assists. He had help from Bruins greats Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito.

Bucyk won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.  He won twice first in 1971 and again in 1974.

He also helped the team win two Stanley Cups in 1970 and 1972.

Johnny “The Chief” Bucyk scored 545 goals and 794 assists for 1339 points. Bucyk is 1st all time among the Bruins in goals. Also he is 2nd in assists behind Bourque, as well as points.

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Honorable Mentions

March Recchi, who helped bring the Cup back to Boston in 2011. Recchi should go to the Hall for he has won 3 Stanley Cups as a player and one as a development coach. He played for 22 years and played for  7 different teams. He had 627 goals in 602 games.

Sergei Samsonov, played with the Bruins for 8 years. He appeared in 514 games and scored 164 goals, 212 assists for 376 points. His rookie year the 1997-98 season he won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year.