Bruins to retire Rick Middleton's No. 16 in November

The Boston Bruins will honor Rick Middleton by retiring his No. 16 ahead of their Nov. 29 clash with the New York Islanders, the team announced Tuesday.

"Mr. Middleton's number 16 has long deserved to be raised to TD Garden's rafters," Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs said in a release.

Middleton played 12 of his 14 NHL seasons with the Bruins after originally being drafted 14th overall by the New York Rangers in 1973.

He finished his career with 402 goals, good enough for third on the franchise's all-time list behind only John Bucyk and Phil Esposito. He also sits fourth on the franchise's all-time points list with 898, behind Ray Bourque, Bucyk, and Esposito.

Middleton becomes the 11th Bruins player to have his jersey retired by the organization.