
Johnny Boychuk
41-Year-Old
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Contract traded to Buffalo
Boychuk (eye) was traded to the Sabres from the Islanders in exchange for future considerations Thursday.
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Boychuk is essentially retired due to his long-term eye injury, but he still carries a $6 million cap hit, and adding his salary will help Buffalo get over the cap floor following the trade that sent Jack Eichel (neck) to Vegas. Boychuk will likely officially announce his retirement following the conclusion of the 2021-22 campaign.
Boychuk is essentially retired due to his long-term eye injury, but he still carries a $6 million cap hit, and adding his salary will help Buffalo get over the cap floor following the trade that sent Jack Eichel (neck) to Vegas. Boychuk will likely officially announce his retirement following the conclusion of the 2021-22 campaign.
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Now 35, Boychuk is in the twilight of his career. He did score three goals and 19 points last season despite playing fewer than 20 minutes per game for the first time since 2009-10, but the drastic cut in playing time should be a concern for owners. The 1.9 shooting percentage he posted last year should be as well. Boychuk averaged just 40 seconds on the power play per contest in 2018-19, which was the driving force behind his reduction in playing time. He hasn't been a lethal producer on the man advantage since 2014-15 anyway, but still, owners want their offensively-minded defensemen manning the point on the power play. Boychuk is no longer that guy with the Islanders.
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Headed for long-term IR
Boychuk (eye) will be placed on long-term injured reserve by the Islanders, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
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Still with the team
Boychuk (eye) has been an unofficial coach for the Islanders this season, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
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Officially placed on LTIR
Boychuk was officially placed on LTIR by the Islanders on Wednesday, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
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Announces retirement
Boychuk will end his professional career due to an eye injury suffered during the 2019-20 campaign, the Islanders announced Wednesday.
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Back in action Tuesday
Boychuk will play Tuesday's Game 5 against the Lightning, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
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