Terry "Taz" O'Reilly
Terry "Taz" O'Reilly was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 1st round as the 14th pick overall in the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft. O'Reilly spent his entire career in Boston, serving as the captain of the Bruins during the 1983–84 and 1984–85 seasons before his retirement. The Bruins retired his #24 on October 24, 2002.
One of the toughest players in hockey history, O'Reilly was a productive offensive player, highlighted by his 29-goal, 90-point season in 1977–78. He followed that with a 77-point effort the following campaign. An NHL All Star in 1975 and 1978, O'Reilly ranks 8th all-time in Bruins scoring (606 points) and first in PIM (2095). |