Talkin' Isles: John Tonelli

The Islanders legend joins episode 18 of the podcast

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By Greg Picker, Cory Wright and Rachel Luscher @NYIslanders / NewYorkIslanders.com

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Islanders legend John Tonelli joins episode 18 of the podcast. Tonelli talks about:
3:15 - His time in the World Hockey Association and playing with Gordie Howe.
7:30 - How he came to the Islanders.
11:15 - Memories from the 1980 run.
20:00 - The Islanders 15-game winning streak in 1982.
24:55 - Saving the dynasty in 1982.
33:20 - His jersey retirement.
38:30 - Playing with Gretzky in LA.
42:15 - A prank involving Clark Gillies and more.

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