Top five Boston Bruins players of all time

Ranking the top five Boston Bruins players of all time involves evaluating their impact, achievements, and contributions to the team. These players have left an indelible mark on the Bruins’ history and are celebrated for their contributions to the team and the sport of hockey.

Here is a list from 5 to 1:

5. Cam Neely

Cam Neely was known for his scoring ability and physical style of play. He played with the Bruins from 1986 to 1996 and scored 50 or more goals in three different seasons. Despite his career being cut short by injuries, Neely’s impact was profound, and he later became the team’s president.

4. Phil Esposito

Phil Esposito played for the Bruins from 1967 to 1975 and was a dominant offensive force. He led the league in scoring for six seasons and won two Stanley Cups with the Bruins (1970, 1972). Esposito’s 76 goals in the 1970-71 season set a new NHL record at the time.

3. Eddie Shore

Eddie Shore, a legendary defenseman, played for the Bruins from 1926 to 1940. Known for his tough, physical style and exceptional skill, Shore won the Hart Trophy as the league’s MVP four times. He helped lead the Bruins to two Stanley Cup championships in 1929 and 1939.

2. Ray Bourque

Ray Bourque, one of the greatest defensemen in NHL history, played for the Bruins from 1979 to 2000. He won five Norris Trophies as the league’s best defenseman and is the all-time leader in goals, assists, and points by a defenseman. Bourque was a perennial All-Star and a key figure in the Bruins’ success during his tenure.

1. Bobby Orr

Bobby Orr is widely regarded as the greatest defenseman of all time and arguably the greatest player in NHL history. Playing for the Bruins from 1966 to 1976, Orr revolutionized the defenseman position with his offensive prowess and skating ability. He won the Norris Trophy eight consecutive times and led the Bruins to two Stanley Cup championships (1970, 1972). Orr is best known for his iconic overtime goal in the 1970 Stanley Cup Finals.