#15
Center • #15
Wayne Merrick
4 Stanley Cups
260
Career Goals
300
Career Assists
560
Career Points
Born: Sarnia, ON — April 23, 1952 • Drafted: 1972 • Islanders: 1977–1984
Wayne Merrick was a dependable two-way center who provided solid depth scoring and defensive responsibility throughout the dynasty years. Acquired from Cleveland in 1977, he became a trusted checking center for Al Arbour and was part of all four Cup-winning teams. Though not a headline scorer, his consistent play was exactly what championship teams require.