John Tonelli's #27 should be retired

The Issue

A petition for New York Islander's fans who believe John Tonelli deserves to have his number 27 retired and hanging next to 31,23,22,19,9 and 5 before the team moves to Brooklyn. He's the best left wing in team history,over 200 goals as an Islander (over 300 on career), assisted Denis Potvin on Game 1 OT goal in cup finals in'80,assisted Bobby Nystrom on game winning OT goal cup clincher in '80, assisted Wayne Merrick on game winning goal in '81 cup clincher, scored game winner in 15th straight record breaker against Colorado Rockies in '82, tied game and scored game winner in '82 elimination game against Penguins,scored game tieing 3rd Period goal in Game 4 Vs. Rangers in '84 playoffs,  an integral part of all 4 cup teams, All Star Games, 90 and 100 point seasons, 30 and 40 goal seasons, 1 of only 43 NHL players to have a 5 goal game, 1984 Canada Cup MVP, not to mention a tenacious competitor and a great teammate who loved to perform for the fans ....and the fans loved him too / come join us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/488398081273142/ Read: http://27fortonelli.blogspot.com/

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The Issue

A petition for New York Islander's fans who believe John Tonelli deserves to have his number 27 retired and hanging next to 31,23,22,19,9 and 5 before the team moves to Brooklyn. He's the best left wing in team history,over 200 goals as an Islander (over 300 on career), assisted Denis Potvin on Game 1 OT goal in cup finals in'80,assisted Bobby Nystrom on game winning OT goal cup clincher in '80, assisted Wayne Merrick on game winning goal in '81 cup clincher, scored game winner in 15th straight record breaker against Colorado Rockies in '82, tied game and scored game winner in '82 elimination game against Penguins,scored game tieing 3rd Period goal in Game 4 Vs. Rangers in '84 playoffs,  an integral part of all 4 cup teams, All Star Games, 90 and 100 point seasons, 30 and 40 goal seasons, 1 of only 43 NHL players to have a 5 goal game, 1984 Canada Cup MVP, not to mention a tenacious competitor and a great teammate who loved to perform for the fans ....and the fans loved him too / come join us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/488398081273142/ Read: http://27fortonelli.blogspot.com/

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New York Islanders Corporate Offices
New York Islanders Corporate Offices
NY Islanders

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Petition created on January 3, 2014