We’re past the halfway mark in the Islanders all-time numbers rankings. Today, we look at the 20s which includes three numbers that hang in the rafters as well as some recent faces. If you missed numbers 39-30, click here, if you missed 49-40, click here, if you missed 69-50, click here to read it and if you missed 99-70, click here.

29: Kenny Jonsson 1997-04

Part of the blockbuster trade that sent, among others, Wendel Clark and Mathieu Schneider to Toronto and a first-round pick that turned into Roberto Luongo to the Islanders, Jonsson was a high ranking prospect. The former 12th overall pick in 1993 wore “3” for his first half-season on Long Island before switching to 29. He finished 12th in Norris voting his first full season with the Islanders and eighth in Lady Byng voting his last season. Jonsson was the captain for a short stint and put up 228 points in 581 games wearing 29 for the blue and orange. He played in Sweden during the 2004-05 NHL lockout and elected to stay there afterward, ending his NHL career. Brock Nelson should take over this spot by the time his career is over.

28: Anders Kallur 1979-85

An important role player during the dynasty, Anders Kallur played all six of his NHL seasons with the Islanders. Breaking in at 27, Kallur did not play in the playoffs during the first cup run but played a big role in the final two. Kallur played in every playoff game during the 1982 and 1983 Cup runs, putting up 22 points in those 39 games. In the regular season as an Islander, he had 211 points in 383 games.

27: John Tonelli 1978-86

The primary assist that started a dynasty, John Tonelli is etched in Islanders lore. His number was recently retired by the team and 27 will never be worn again once Anders Lee is done with it. Originally picked in the second round of the 1977 draft out of the World Hockey Association (WHA), Tonelli spent one more season there until the league folded in 1978. He then signed with the Islanders, beginning an eight-year tenure on Long Island. He scored 206 goals and notched 544 points in 594 games plus 83 points in 115 playoff games, none bigger than his assist in 1980. Tonelli is a dynasty cornerstone and one of the hardest workers in team history.

26: Pat Flatley 1985-96

Despite just missing the Dynasty, Flatley was an important piece that kept the Islanders competitive for the next decade afterward. After two seasons as number 8, Flatley changed to 26 for the next 11 years. He finished in the top 16 in Selke voting twice and scored 428 points in 618 games wearing 26. He played one more season after ending his Islanders career in 1996, with the crosstown Rangers.

25: David Volek 1988-94

His name is cursed in the city of Pittsburgh. David Volek spent all six seasons of his NHL career on Long Island and played in just under 400 games but scored one of the biggest goals in team history. His overtime goal on May 14, 1993, ended the Penguins’ run at a three-peat and was his second of the night. The 10th round pick put up only 249 points over his short career but his name is one of the most legendary in Islanders’ history since the Dynasty.

24: Gord Lane 1979-85

We all know the trade that brought “the final piece” Butch Goring to Long Island but Lane was another acquisition made during that season. The stay-at-home defenseman helped make Billy Smith’s life easier and led the league in plus-minus during the 1982 playoffs. He managed just 60 points in 304 games in the blue and orange but his shutdown abilities were crucial to the dynasty.

23: Bob Nystrom 1973-86

Mr. Islander. The man who started the dynasty. Bob Nystrom is a legend on Long Island and his number is hanging in the rafters. He spent his entire 14-year career with the Islanders and wore 23 for all but 11 games. During that time, with his famous mustache and flow, he put up 511 points in 889 games and had double-digit points in each of New York’s four championship runs. He embodies everything an Islander player aspires to be and an award in his name has been given out every to the Islander player that “exemplifies leadership, hustle and dedication” according to the Islanders website.

22: Mike Bossy 1977-87

The greatest pure goal scorer in NHL history. Mike Bossy’s career was unfortunately cut short at 10 seasons due to back problems but those years were legendary: nine 50-goal seasons, five 60-goal seasons, three Lady Bings, a Calder, a Conn Smythe and, of course, four Stanley Cups. He also led the NHL in goals twice. Bossy also was the second player in NHL history to score 50 goals in 50 games. He scored 573 goals and 1,126 points in just 752 career games, placing him third all-time in points per game and number one all-time in goals per game. Bossy’s shot was legendary and he was a cornerstone of the dynasty teams.

21: Kyle Okposo 2008-16

The seventh pick in the 2006 draft battled injuries but was a bright spot during dark times in the organization. He had three 20-goal seasons over his nine years and 369 points in 529 games. Okposo was a fan favorite and top-line player before he left for Buffalo after the 2016 season.

20: Evgeni Nabokov 2011-14

Despite tumultuous beginnings with the team, Nabokov’s tenure represented goaltending stability for the first time in a long time. He refused to report to the team after a waiver claim in 2011, leading to him sitting out the rest of the season. However, Nabokov played for the Islanders beginning in the 2011-12 season and led the Islanders to a playoff appearance in 2013. He won 57 of his 121 starts over three seasons with a 2.59 goals-against average and .910 save percentage plus nine shutouts. Nabokov left after the 2013-14 season to finish his career with the Lightning.

John Smark