Bruins Legend Milt Schmidt Passes Away at Age 98

[Fenway]

Just heard Jaffe say there will be a tribute tonight

They had the video prepared for this as it was just a matter of when. Going to the home opener was exhausting for Milt but he wanted to see one more game.

Sportsnet is carrying the game with no blackouts in Canada as is French station TVA-S

http://www.sportsnet.ca/schedule/

 

[Greek_physique]

They had the video prepared for this as it was just a matter of when. Going to the home opener was exhausting for Milt but he wanted to see one more game.

Sportsnet is carrying the game with no blackouts in Canada as is French station TVA-S

http://www.sportsnet.ca/schedule/

He loved the Bruins and fans so much

 

[BruinDust]

I have this picture on my facebook wallpaper from I think this years home opener. I cant recall where I found it, but its a picture of Milt, Bobby, and Patrice. Even at 98, you could see the sheer joy and happiness in Milt's face, it really is a beautiful pic.

Amazing person, an amazing story. After Bobby, maybe the most important Bruin ever considering his contributioms as a player, captain, coach, GM, and as an ambassador.

RIP Mr. Bruin

RIP Milt Schmidt

 

[BMC]

He loved the Bruins and fans so much

And we loved him very much too. I think he knew that. I hope he did anyway.

 

[Fenway]

He loved the Bruins and fans so much

It broke Milt's heart when he was ousted as GM in 1972 so Harry Sinden could return and it was all the doing of Alan Eagleson.

Milt would then leave the Bruins as Red Auerbach hooked him up with the new NHL team in Washington where he was GM and later coach. Unfortunately the team that Milt assembled is considered the worst in NHL history.

http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/a...e-season-the-capitals-begged-the-nhl-for-help

An SOS has been sounded to the various teams in the NHL. The Washington Capitals need help. GM Milt Schmidt is practically begging.
Schmidt went to the meeting of NHL GMs last Monday in Chicago and when league matters were concluded, he jumped up to conduct some “other business.” His message was brief:

“Look, for the good of the whole league, the Washington franchise could use some help. Many of you have players sitting in the stands who could help in Washington. Our team is willing to deal a first round draft choice in return." Schmidt gained four immediate responses. Buffalo, St. Louis, Atlanta and the New York Islanders submitted a list of players that they might deal for Washington’s first amateur draft pick in 1975.

“At least I have some names,” Schmidt said. “There is no way we can sit tight. If we are unable to motivate the players on our roster, we’ll have to make moves.”

The Capitals completed the first fifth of their schedule with a 1-15-2 record. Projecting the record through the entire 80-game schedule makes for a very long winter and a 5-65-10 record. That’s tough for anyone to stomach, particularly Schmidt, who came to Washington from Boston and the Bruins.

Milt left Washington and returned to Boston and Jeremy Jacobs took care of him. Harry did not want Milt in hockey ops so Jacobs made Milt the manager of the Boards and Blades Club in the old Garden and kept that job until the Garden closed in 1995.

Harry and Milt despised each other. When the Bruins started the tradition of retired numbers with the Orr ceremony in 1979 they also put up banners for Eddie Shore, Lionel Hitchman and Dit Clapper but not Milt.

The following year they retired Johnny Bucyk's number but he refused to take part in a ceremony unless Milt's number was in the rafters as well. So with no fanfare number #15 was hung.

Milt would finally get his night in 2010 only after Harry was long gone.That was the season we finally won the Cup. Coincidence? I think not.

 

[GloveSave1]

God speed, Papa Bruin.

 

[GloveSave1]

It broke Milt's heart when he was ousted as GM in 1972 so Harry Sinden could return and it was all the doing of Alan Eagleson.

Milt would then leave the Bruins as Red Auerbach hooked him up with the new NHL team in Washington where he was GM and later coach. Unfortunately the team that Milt assembled is considered the worst in NHL history.

http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/a...e-season-the-capitals-begged-the-nhl-for-help
Milt left Washington and returned to Boston and Jeremy Jacobs took care of him. Harry did not want Milt in hockey ops so Jacobs made Milt the manager of the Boards and Blades Club in the old Garden and kept that job until the Garden closed in 1995.

Harry and Milt despised each other. When the Bruins started the tradition of retired numbers with the Orr ceremony in 1979 they also put up banners for Eddie Shore, Lionel Hitchman and Dit Clapper but not Milt.

The following year they retired Johnny Bucyk's number but he refused to take part in a ceremony unless Milt's number was in the rafters as well. So with no fanfare number #15 was hung.

Milt would finally get his night in 2010 only after Harry was long gone.That was the season we finally won the Cup. Coincidence? I think not.

Very interesting. Thanks for the research, everything pre early 80s was before my time...thought Milt was universally loved. Goes to show you, if everyone loves you, you're not doing it right. Well, in a position of power anyway.

 

[BMC]

It broke Milt's heart when he was ousted as GM in 1972 so Harry Sinden could return and it was all the doing of Alan Eagleson.

Milt would then leave the Bruins as Red Auerbach hooked him up with the new NHL team in Washington where he was GM and later coach. Unfortunately the team that Milt assembled is considered the worst in NHL history.

http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/a...e-season-the-capitals-begged-the-nhl-for-help



Milt left Washington and returned to Boston and Jeremy Jacobs took care of him. Harry did not want Milt in hockey ops so Jacobs made Milt the manager of the Boards and Blades Club in the old Garden and kept that job until the Garden closed in 1995.

Harry and Milt despised each other. When the Bruins started the tradition of retired numbers with the Orr ceremony in 1979 they also put up banners for Eddie Shore, Lionel Hitchman and Dit Clapper but not Milt.

The following year they retired Johnny Bucyk's number but he refused to take part in a ceremony unless Milt's number was in the rafters as well. So with no fanfare number #15 was hung.

Milt would finally get his night in 2010 only after Harry was long gone.That was the season we finally won the Cup. Coincidence? I think not.

If Milt Schmidt despised Harry Sinden that confirms that my opinion of Sinden is right on the money. And no, I don't think it was a coincidence either Sinden can be a vindictive son of a biotch.

Jeremy Jacobs certainly goes up in my estimation of him as a person seeing how he brought #15 back home for good.

 

[Fenway]

Very interesting. Thanks for the research, everything pre early 80s was before my time...thought Milt was universally loved. Goes to show you, if everyone loves you, you're not doing it right. Well, in a position of power anyway.

Fall of 1972 the Bruins had issues. The Adams and Milt were clueless on how to deal with the upstart WHA. Milt could only offer players like Ted Green, Cheevers and Sanderson what the Adams were willing to spend. What we didn't know was Adams was in the process of selling the Bruins to TV38 (Storer Broadcasting)

Weston Adams was well off but not wealthy and the Bruins were his main source of income. Unfairly Milt was made the scapegoat for the Bruins losing players to the WHA but he couldn't offer contracts unless Adams approved.

 

[JCRO]

Forgive me if this has already been posted..

But it look like the number 15 has been painted behind each net tonight and his numbered banner is at half-mast.

 

[Fenway]

If Milt Schmidt despised Harry Sinden that confirms that my opinion of Sinden is right on the money. And no, I don't think it was a coincidence either Sinden can be a vindictive son of a biotch.

Jeremy Jacobs certainly goes up in my estimation of him as a person seeing how he brought #15 back home for good.

20 years ago I sat next to Mike Milbury in a Harvard Square bar shortly after he became the Islanders GM. When I made a comment about Jacobs being cheap he said in Mad Mike style 'Buffalo has no say on what happens with the Bruins, Harry is his own man'.

JJ did take care of Milt and he wasn't obligated to. He also took care of Johnny Bucyk who finally retired after last season.

 

[Fenway]

Forgive me if this has already been posted..

But it look like the number 15 has been painted behind each net tonight and his numbered banner is at half-mast.

 

[Fenway]

 

[FribbleLine]

I want one of those

 

[BMC]

 

[Mantis]

RIP Milt

Very sad but at 98 years old he led quite a full life.

 

[SPB2776]

I know the logistics wouldn't allow it, but it would have been awesome for the Bruins to wear those jerseys tonight.

 

[Therick67]

It broke Milt's heart when he was ousted as GM in 1972 so Harry Sinden could return and it was all the doing of Alan Eagleson.

Milt would then leave the Bruins as Red Auerbach hooked him up with the new NHL team in Washington where he was GM and later coach. Unfortunately the team that Milt assembled is considered the worst in NHL history.

http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/a...e-season-the-capitals-begged-the-nhl-for-help



Milt left Washington and returned to Boston and Jeremy Jacobs took care of him. Harry did not want Milt in hockey ops so Jacobs made Milt the manager of the Boards and Blades Club in the old Garden and kept that job until the Garden closed in 1995.

Harry and Milt despised each other. When the Bruins started the tradition of retired numbers with the Orr ceremony in 1979 they also put up banners for Eddie Shore, Lionel Hitchman and Dit Clapper but not Milt.

The following year they retired Johnny Bucyk's number but he refused to take part in a ceremony unless Milt's number was in the rafters as well. So with no fanfare number #15 was hung.

Milt would finally get his night in 2010 only after Harry was long gone.That was the season we finally won the Cup. Coincidence? I think not.

Harry hold a grudge, or treat people like crap? Hard to believe

 

[toasterjam]

I love the history of hockey so much, we lost a true legend. RIP Milt!

all the history being shared in this thread is so awesome!

 

[PB37]

" The Spoked B was my basically my family crest, and I wouldn't have it any other way "

- Milt Schmidt

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

I want one of those

Is it something we can get?

I'd pay decent coin to have one of these. Available online anywhere?

 

[BMC]

Is it something we can get?

I'd pay decent coin to have one of these. Available online anywhere?

I'd love to buy one of those cardigan sweaters myself

 

[Mantis]

I just got home. Did they have a video tribute or anything for him at the start of the game?

 

[BMC]

I just got home. Did they have a video tribute or anything for him at the start of the game?

Yes they did and they did a great job

 

[GahdenRinkRat]

Excellent job on the tribute to #15 here at the Garden. Asking for a moment of applause and appreciation was good idea vs a moment of silence (since some idiot always yells something stupid). Instead it was prolonged applause and a standing ovation. Wonderful work on the video tribute! RIP, we will miss you