The W
June 7, 2009 - birthdaybritney.jpg
Views: 179008180
Main | FAQ | Search: Y! / G | Calendar | Color chart | Log in for more!
28.3.24 0938
The W - Hockey - Retirements
This thread has 62 referrals leading to it
Register and log in to post!
Pages: 1 2 Next(544 newer) Next thread | Previous thread
User
Post (21 total)
Doc_whiskey
Frankfurter








Since: 6.8.02
From: St. Louis

Since last post: 694 days
Last activity: 694 days
#1 Posted on
According to ESPN.com, both Kirk Muller and Mike Richter will announced their retirements this week. Not too surprising for either, but those guys were damn good hockey players. Even though I hate the Rangers, Ricter has always been one of my favorite goalies in the NHL.

In other news espn.com is also reporting that Oleg Tverdovsky may be playing in Europe this year, instead of returning to New Jersey. I'm wondering if this is due to lack of interest in him by other teams (he was UFA), or if this has something to do with the impending lockout next year.



Brazen Snatch
Promote this thread!
dunkndollaz
Banger








Since: 3.1.02
From: Northern NJ

Since last post: 1649 days
Last activity: 1105 days
#2 Posted on
I first saw Mike Richter play live in 1988 during his stint after the Olympics with the Colorado Rangers of the IHL. I remember I called my brother back in NYC and told him that one day this kid was going to lead the Rangers to the CUP - Thanks Mike - can't wait to see #35 hang from the rafters




5 Time 5 Time 5 Time 5 Time 5 Time Wiener of the Day Runner-up

Home Room Opens September 5 in NY & LA and September 12 in Denver - www.homeroommovie.com or www.mor-ent.com
See the Trailer
canucklover
Pickled pork








Since: 16.7.02
From: Vancouver, BC

Since last post: 6901 days
Last activity: 6519 days
#3 Posted on
Mike Richter was one of the best goalies in the last 20 years. I have enduring (and painful) memories of him defeating Canada in the first World Cup and, worse yet, of him beating my beloved Canucks in the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals. His save of Pavel Bure on the penalty shot in the second period of game four is one that makes my all-time top 10 saves list. Had Pavel scored, the 'Nucks might well have won the Cup that year.

A great goalie and a classy guy. If Richter does indeed retire, he will be greatly missed and not soon forgotten.



"Ambition leads me not only farther than any other man has been before me, but as far as I think it possible for man to go" -- Captain James Cook
Big Bad
Scrapple








Since: 4.1.02
From: Dorchester, Ontario

Since last post: 1927 days
Last activity: 1496 days
#4 Posted on | Instant Rating: 5.54
Muller's retirement means that never again will we be subjected to a Captain Kirk joke everytime he did anything notable.



"When this bogus term alternative rock was being thrown at every '70s retro rehash folk group, we were challenging people to new sonic ideas. If some little snotty anarchist with an Apple Mac and an attitude thinks he invented dance music and the big rock group is coming into his territory, [that's] ridiculous." - Bono, 1997
Bullitt
Shot in the dark








Since: 11.1.02
From: Houston

Since last post: 2766 days
Last activity: 2766 days
#5 Posted on
    Originally posted by Big Bad
    Muller's retirement means that never again will we be subjected to a Captain Kirk joke everytime he did anything notable.


And one less Don Cherry rant exalting the glorious town of Kingston, Ontario...here's hoping Gilmour retires soon, too.




You kids like the rock 'n roll music? Then here's Matthew Good.
The Goon
Banger
Moderator








Since: 2.1.02
From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Since last post: 862 days
Last activity: 840 days
#6 Posted on
I think there are a few players who will try to make one last run this year, and then retire once the predicted lockout happens-Steve Thomas, Doug Gilmour, Steve Yzerman, and probably a few more...I can see a whole bunch of retirements next summer.
dunkndollaz
Banger








Since: 3.1.02
From: Northern NJ

Since last post: 1649 days
Last activity: 1105 days
#7 Posted on
February 4, 2004 the NY Rangers will officially retire # 35 as well they should - but against the Wild ????

They should have done it when the devils were in town - Richter only sent them packing all three times he faced them in the playoffs....

Let's Go Rangers !!! *clap**clap**clapclapclap*

(edited by dunkndollaz on 4.9.03 1550)


5 Time 5 Time 5 Time 5 Time 5 Time Wiener of the Day Runner-up

Home Room Opens September 5 in NY & LA and September 12 in Denver - www.homeroommovie.com or www.mor-ent.com
See the Trailer
Dagent913
Bockwurst








Since: 18.11.02
From: Strong Island

Since last post: 7116 days
Last activity: 6647 days
#8 Posted on
Richter's retiring, eh?

Well, few people scrutinized him more than the Isles fans, and you know what? After all is said and done, the guy was always damn sharp. Frustratingly so, in fact. :-)

He had a great career, and gave the Rangers everything he had and then some. Congrats, Mike.

(edited by Dagent913 on 4.9.03 1913)


What if your grandfather was a kazoo?
Big Bad
Scrapple








Since: 4.1.02
From: Dorchester, Ontario

Since last post: 1927 days
Last activity: 1496 days
#9 Posted on | Instant Rating: 5.54

    February 4, 2004 the NY Rangers will officially retire # 35 as well they should - but against the Wild ????

    They should have done it when the devils were in town - Richter only sent them packing all three times he faced them in the playoffs....


Ay, there's the rub. Devils/Rangers is a sellout anyway. Save the jersey retirement for the Wild game, where some folks might say "Hey, let's go see Richter one last time."




"When this bogus term alternative rock was being thrown at every '70s retro rehash folk group, we were challenging people to new sonic ideas. If some little snotty anarchist with an Apple Mac and an attitude thinks he invented dance music and the big rock group is coming into his territory, [that's] ridiculous." - Bono, 1997
The Goon
Banger
Moderator








Since: 2.1.02
From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Since last post: 862 days
Last activity: 840 days
#10 Posted on
Apparently Doug Gilmour is going to announce his retirement later today. Shame he didn't have one more season in him.
HomerJFong
Ten Millionth Hit








Since: 19.3.02
From: Ontario, Canada

Since last post: 6118 days
Last activity: 4944 days
#11 Posted on
    Originally posted by The Goon
    Apparently Doug Gilmour is going to announce his retirement later today. Shame he didn't have one more season in him.



I'll never forget sitting in the Greys back at MLG when he did the double wraparound to beat St. Louis in double overtime in Game 1 of the Norris finals. Thanks, Dougie.



Professional Wrestling Stars vs. Nigerian 419 Scammers
SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY! At this WEBSITE! WEBSITE! WEBSITE!
dunkndollaz
Banger








Since: 3.1.02
From: Northern NJ

Since last post: 1649 days
Last activity: 1105 days
#12 Posted on
    Originally posted by HomerJFong
      Originally posted by The Goon
      Apparently Doug Gilmour is going to announce his retirement later today. Shame he didn't have one more season in him.



    I'll never forget sitting in the Greys back at MLG when he did the double wraparound to beat St. Louis in double overtime in Game 1 of the Norris finals. Thanks, Dougie.


and I'll never forget the crosscheck that Messier delivered to his head in the 1997 playoffs that rendered him and the rest of the devils useless for the rest of the series

that said, he was a player that I always wanted to wear Broadway Blue



5 Time 5 Time 5 Time 5 Time 5 Time Wiener of the Day Runner-up

Home Room Opens September 5 in NY & LA and September 12 in Denver - www.homeroommovie.com or www.mor-ent.com
See the Trailer
Bullitt
Shot in the dark








Since: 11.1.02
From: Houston

Since last post: 2766 days
Last activity: 2766 days
#13 Posted on
    Originally posted by Bullitt
    And one less Don Cherry rant exalting the glorious town of Kingston, Ontario...here's hoping Gilmour retires soon, too.


"Hey Dougie Gilmour...Dougie GILMOUR!"

Quoting my own post is classless, but, then again, so was Gilmour.

Dougie and a "bodyguard" were harassing a buddy's girlfriend at a bar in Halifax back in the summer of '93 while he was in town for a softball tournament. He was piss drunk, fumbling all over her, and simply wouldn't take the hint he wasn't wanted near us. "But I'm Doug fucking Gilmour," he said. Gilmour actually took a swing at my friend Steve and I, then fell down after Steve shoved him.

I've hated that prick ever since. Gilmour, not my friend Steve...




You kids like the rock 'n roll music? Then here's Matthew Good.
haz
Landjager








Since: 2.1.02
From: Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Since last post: 3515 days
Last activity: 2179 days
#14 Posted on
    Originally posted by Bullitt
      Originally posted by Bullitt
      And one less Don Cherry rant exalting the glorious town of Kingston, Ontario...here's hoping Gilmour retires soon, too.



Now that Gilmour and Muller are retired, they can appear on Coach's Corner more often. Happy Now!!!

You can bet that the first Corner of the season will include a tribute to their best career plays...



----------
WHO'S NEXT?!!!
----------

----------Where the wild are strong, and the strong are the darkest ones, you're the Darkest One.----------
Big Bad
Scrapple








Since: 4.1.02
From: Dorchester, Ontario

Since last post: 1927 days
Last activity: 1496 days
#15 Posted on | Instant Rating: 5.54

    You can bet that the first Corner of the season will include a tribute to their best career plays...


What will these include? Gilmour cheapshotting a guy and then hiding behind Ken Baumgartner?

I loved Dougie as a Leaf, but let's be honest....he was the cheapest player since Bobby Clarke.



"When this bogus term alternative rock was being thrown at every '70s retro rehash folk group, we were challenging people to new sonic ideas. If some little snotty anarchist with an Apple Mac and an attitude thinks he invented dance music and the big rock group is coming into his territory, [that's] ridiculous." - Bono, 1997
tarnish
Landjager








Since: 13.2.02
From: Back in the Heart of Hali

Since last post: 578 days
Last activity: 1 day
#16 Posted on | Instant Rating: 7.03
    Originally posted by Big Bad

    I loved Dougie as a Leaf, but let's be honest....he was the cheapest player since Bobby Clarke.



You think? I would have given that one to Ulf Samuelson or Claude Lemieux.

I have somewhat mixed feelings about Gilmour, but I must admit his numbers speak very much for themselves: almost 20 years in the league, just shy of a point-per-game (I saw him listed at 0.96PPG on TSN the other day).

No matter how you get 'em, a point-per-game is nothing to sneeze at.

And I can't think of too many players who could lead a team single-handedly like he did for Toronto in their early 90s runs.



/tarnish...

It is what it is.
You are what you it.
There are no mistakes.
--Tom Robbins
BigVitoMark
Lap cheong








Since: 10.8.02
From: Queen's University, Canada

Since last post: 6822 days
Last activity: 6731 days
ICQ:  
#17 Posted on
I'm glad to be rid of Gilmour for two reasons....number one, I live in Kingston, where I've actually heard Gilmour's name mentioned as a freaking Hall of Fame player...and number two, I live close to Toronto, where Leafs fans still think it's 1992 and Doug Gilmour is all they need to win a Stanley Cup. Add to that fact that Gilmour is a grade-A prick, and I say good riddance.
Freeway
Scrapple








Since: 3.1.02
From: Calgary

Since last post: 3749 days
Last activity: 3436 days
#18 Posted on | Instant Rating: 5.96
My most enduring memories of Gilmour are the Flames Cup win in 89, where I as a spry young lad saw my first live playoff action...and loved every single game of the run to the cup.

And then, there was The Trade. Around these parts, mention The Trade and shivers go up and down any Flames fan's spine. Flames GM Doug Risebrough (also the head coach) was in the midst of a bitter contract dispute, as Gilmour was in the last year of a contract and wanted a raise to stay in Calgary. Also, if memory serves me, Gilmour was bagging Mike Vernon's sister. So, Risebrough said "Fuck it" and called up former Flames GM (and Risebrough's mentor) Cliff Fletcher, then the GM of the Maple Leafs. What followed has lived in infamy ever since. On a quiet day in January 1992, with the Flames well out of the playoff picture, they traded Doug Gilmour, young Kent Manderville, defensemen Jamie Macoun & Ric Natress & back-up goalie Rick Wamsley to the Leafs for Gary Leeman, Alexander Godynyuk, Craig Berube, Michel Petit & goalie Jeff Reese.

The Trade basically made it clear to Flames fans that they didn't feel like trying to run a good team anymore. More importantly, the 91-92 season marked the first time since 1975 that the Flames had missed the playoffs. In years afterwards, Stanley Cup cornerstones Joe Nieuwendyk (1995, traded to Stars for Jarome Iginla & Corey Millen), Al MacInnis (1994, traded with Didier Tremblay to Blues for Phil Housley, Steve Begin & John Tripp), Mike Vernon (1994, traded to Wings for Steve Chaisson), Gary Roberts (1997, traded with Trevor Kidd to Hurricanes for Andrew Cassels & Jean-Sebastien Giguere) & Theoren Fleury (1999, traded with Chris Dingman to Avalanche for Rene Corbet, Wade Belak, Robyn Regehr & Jarret Stoll) were shipped out. Luckily, Doug Risebrough was fired by Flames ownership at the end of the 92 season...but the damage was already done.



Your winner and 3-time Stanley Cup Champion...the New Jersey Devils! Their title defense begins in 4 months!
The Goon
Banger
Moderator








Since: 2.1.02
From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Since last post: 862 days
Last activity: 840 days
#19 Posted on
In Toronto everyone remembers "The Trade." Matching it up player by player, we kept saying, "The Flames took Gary Leeman and gave us Doug Gilmour???"

Macoun was a great defenseman for the Leafs for a couple of years also. And Wamsley retired and became goal coach for TML in the mid-90s.

There was an SI article when Fleury left Calgary detailing all the bad trades the Flames have made over the years-I believe Calgary had Brett Hull at some point as well.
BigVitoMark
Lap cheong








Since: 10.8.02
From: Queen's University, Canada

Since last post: 6822 days
Last activity: 6731 days
ICQ:  
#20 Posted on
Clipped from an article on NHL.com:

Hull moves into the spotlight (1988) -- Back in 1987-88, NHL observers were getting the inkling that Brett Hull was going to follow in his father's footsteps as he scored 26 goals and 24 assists in just 53 games for the Flames. Calgary, building toward a Stanley Cup, needed some veteran help on defense and in goal, so the Flames parted with Hull and forward Steve Bozek, sending them to the St. Louis Blues for defenseman Rob Ramage and goaltender Rick Wamsley on March 7, 1988.

***

It's hard to second guess considering they won the Stanley Cup the following year, but I don't see how Rob Ramage is more valuable for a Cup run than a kid who scores 26 goals in 53 games as a rookie.

On a side note, does anyone else remember the year Gary Leeman scored 50 goals? And considering how rarely that happens now, does that fact weird you out the way it does me?
Pages: 1 2 Next
Pages: 1 2 NextThread ahead: Psycho hockey parent of the day
Next thread: New Phoenix Coyotes logo, colours
Previous thread: Canucks Sign Arvedson
(544 newer) Next thread | Previous thread
WOW! What a great video!
- StaggerLee, New NHL spot - Raise (2008)
The W - Hockey - RetirementsRegister and log in to post!

The W™ message board

ZimBoard
©2001-2024 Brothers Zim

This old hunk of junk rendered your page in 0.237 seconds.