New York Islanders great and Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Bossy died at the age of 65

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In October, Bossy announced he was stepping away from his job

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as a hockey analyst with Canadian French-language hockey broadcaster TVA Sports

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after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

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A four-time Stanley Cup winner with the Islanders

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Bossy was selected No. 15 in the 1977 NHL Draft

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and went on to win the Calder Trophy for Rookie of the Year

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after finishing with 53 goals and 91 points.

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He played his entire 10-year career with the team finishing

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as the franchise's all-time leading scorer with 573 goals.

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