Kurri was an integral part of the Oilers dynasty of the 1980s, playing alongside Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. He was a five-time Stanley Cup champion, and won the Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct in 1985. Kurri was also a prolific scorer, and is the all-time leading scorer among European-born players in the NHL. He was a seven-time All-Star, and won the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for leadership and humanitarian contributions in 1991.
Kurri also represented Finland in international competition, winning a bronze medal at the 1988 Winter Olympics and a silver medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001, and his number 17 was retired by the Oilers in 2001.
Kurri's career was marked by his skill, leadership, and sportsmanship. He was a dominant player on the ice, and a respected leader off the ice. He is remembered as one of the greatest players in NHL history, and his legacy will continue to live on for generations to come.
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