31-goal seasons in 1988–89 and 1989–90. During summer 1989, he entered a contract stand-off with Kings GM Rogie Vachon before a deal was reached during the pre-season. "You know, I went through a holdout with the Islanders in '86, and that was terrible. I was out for 23 days and it became a bitter thing. That's something that I didn't want to have happen here. I told you that I was looking at other teams this summer. My agent was, really. My heart was right here", said Tonelli. Later years In May 1991, the Kings left Tonelli unprotected in the NHL expansion draft. Then a free-agent, he said he sensed the Kings were not interested in his returning next season and instead signed with the Chicago Blackhawks. On February 18, 1992, Tonelli was traded to the Quebec Nordiques by Chicago for future considerations. He finished the season there before retiring. Tonelli finished his 1028-game NHL career with 325 goals and 511 assists for 836 points. Personal life The John Tonelli Arena in Milton, Ontario is named in his honour. He currently resides in Armonk, New York, working for Fidelity National Financial. His older brother Ray was also a hockey and baseball player, and Tonelli's cousin is former NHLer Ryan Jones. With his ex-wife Karen, John has two daughters and a son, Jennifer, Ashley, Ryan and with his current wife Lauren he has 2 sons, Jordan, 19, and Zach, 18. Tonelli coached his sons' hockey teams when they were younger. Tonelli is the only player in history to score a regular-season goal on an assist by Gordie Howe and another regular-season goal on an assist by Wayne Gretzky. Awards Stanley Cup champion - 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 OMJHL First All-Star Team (1975) Most valuable player of the 1984 Canada Cup tournament. Named to the NHL Second All-Star Team in 1982 and 1985 Played in NHL All-Star Game (1982, 1985) Inducted into the inaugural class of the Milton Sports Hall of Fame in 2016 Jersey #27 retired by the New York Islanders organization (2020) Career statistics Regular season and playoffs International See also Notable families in the NHL List of NHL players with 1,000 games played References External links Toronto Marlboro Major Junior "A" Hockey Club v Tonelli (1976), 11 OR (2d) 664 (HCJ) Toronto Marlboro Major Junior "A" Hockey Club v Tonelli (1977), 18 OR (2d) 21 (HCJ) Toronto Marlboro Major