The New York Islanders haven't retired a jersey number since October 20, 2001, when they sent Bryan Trottier's no. 19 to the rafters. Now, over 18 years later, the organization will send John Tonelli's 27 and Butch Goring's 91 to the rafters as well, per the organization.
Tonelli, a second-round selection in the 1977 NHL Amateur Draft, joined the Islanders in July of 1978 after his WHA team the Houston Aeros folded. Tonelli spent seven and a half seasons on Long Island from 1978-79 to 1985-86. His number 27 will be retired on February 21, a game against the Detroit Red Wings.