Tribute Brent Seabrook Appreciation Thread

[RememberTheRoar]

This is a player that truly deserves an appreciation/tribute thread.

Thank you for all the great memories #7.

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"I sacrificed everything for this team in our quest to lift three Stanley Cups and gave it everything I had for you," Seabrook said in a statement. "I couldn't have asked for a better fan base to play for. You, more than anyone, kept me honest and always pushed me to be better - while also cheering me as your All-Star and champion. Lifting the Stanley Cup in 2015 in front of all the fans at the United Center will be a memory I'll never forget. You have truly made Chicago a second home. My family and I will be forever grateful for your love and support and I look forward to always having a special connection with you the fans. I will always be a Blackhawk."

"Without Brent Seabrook, the Chicago Blackhawks would not have three Stanley Cups," Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said in a statement. "He concludes his career as not only one of the best defensemen in franchise history, but one the greatest Chicago Blackhawks of all time. We cannot thank Brent enough for what he did for the Blackhawks organization, the city of Chicago and this fan base. He will always be a part of the Blackhawks family and we wish him well in his life after hockey."

 

[Malaka]

Get his number in the rafters tonight

Would’ve worn the C if Toews wasn’t here

 

[Mrfenn92]

 

[Toews2Bickell]

When OT Seabs was born

 

[Kevin Musto]

A proper tribute thread

 

[x Tame Impala]

Incredible player and Blackhawk! Gotta give the guy credit for trying to recover after his surgeries. He was a huge part in a lot of my absolute favorite sports fan memories.

Thanks for a great career Seabs

 

[LordKOTL]

This has been my lock screen since it happened. One of my favorite seabrook moments.
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[Malaka]

When OT Seabs was born

Holy f*** Huet was bad

Also cannot believe we did that to kiprusoff. Adds a lot to the comeback

 

[PullHard]

Wings fan coming in peace wanting to wish Brent the best in retirement!

As much as guys like Toews, Kane, and Keith represent this era of Hawks hockey, and will likely be remembered more fondly by casuals/ non-Hawks fans, Seabrook's peak was insane and like has been stated earlier in the thread, if it weren't for Toews, he is a guy who wears a C on his sweater. A great hybrid of old school player who also had the skills to excel in post-lockout hockey. What a career!

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

#7 needs to go up to rafters for Seabs (No BS with a certain other ex-Hawk who once wore #7)

 

[67 others]

Warrior. Respect

 

[GaryU]

Thanks for everything, Brent. Get that Hip replaced before you take the kids skiing.

 

[JaegerDice]

In his prime, a fantastic player and a fantastic Blackhawk.

Could have been a #1 on most teams in the NHL.

We've had a lot of great Dmen in Chicago, but I dare say Seabrook had the best stretch pass of the lot. Fast, hard, accurate.... that one-two-punch with Keith's skating ability made them damn near unbeatable on the ice together. He could hit like truck, but rarely needed to, so efficient were he and Keith at disarming a forecheck before it even started.

His blast from the point is responsible for moments Blackhawks fans will never forget.

A Stanley Cup Champion. An Olympic Champion. A World Junior Champion for good measure. No wonder his body was breaking down, it was carrying so much metal around for so many years.

 

[Rooh]

Helluva career

 

[Kaners Bald Spot]

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Let's keep this nice and positive. No negativity allowed and any contract/cap talk can go elsewhere. This is just for rightfully praising Seabrook's legacy as a Hawk.

 

[Brightwing]

Just watched his presser. It's 25 minutes, but well worth watching.

As has been said before, what a warrior. He gave everything he could to the team and fought as hard as he could to play again.

I don't think we've seen the last of him in this organization.

 

[Idionym]

Seabrook gave me probably my favorite memory as a Hawks fan: seeing his OT goal in person against the Red Wings in game 7.

If that was the only thing he did that'd be enough for him to be a legend in my book.

 

[swerdnase]

A true warrior. Enjoy your retirement Seabs!

 

[Ginger Papa]

Hi folks,

Brent was one of those players I wished the Canucks had. Soft spoken but let his play do the talking for him.

Probably as big a mentor as Keith for your young Dmen over the years I’d guess, or close to him. You’re a fortunate franchise to have had such players.

All the best to him in whatever he chooses to do next.

Cheers

 

[HLLYWD99]

When OT Seabs was born

He Scored some awesome OT winners
I personally felt that game made the Hawks legitimate contenders.
You knew that the talent was real.
So rare for a player to wear the same jersey for 15 years.
And Cristobal Huet was buried.

( Is Seabs next stop the HOF?)

 

[sedag]

I hated all the negative contract talk the last several years. Just killed me. You know he’d love to play a few more seasons but I’m glad he’s hanging them up. Happy trails, Champ.

 

[crazyhawk]

How many series clinching goals did Seabs score? I know it was at least one but was it two or even three?
Guy is a legend and a key part of this historic core.

 

[CallMeShaft]

Seabrook's roommate FYI

 

[BobbyJet]

1114 games, all as Blackhawk and all at 100 percent. Gotta admit this is emotional for me.