If you look at Claude Lapointe's year-to-year statistics, there's no doubt that the Lachine, QUE native had a respectable 14-year NHL career, with 305 career points (127G, 178A) in 879 games.
However, Lapointe's numbers don't paint the whole picture. The Bob Nystrom Award may not be an official NHL trophy, but the fact that Lapointe is a three-time winner signifies how beloved and respected he was by his teammates throughout his time with the organization.
The feeling was mutual.
Alumni Corner: Claude Lapointe
Claude Lapointe's hard-nosed style was - and still is - appreciated by Islanders fans
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