Im thinking along these lines. If he's inducted into HOF then retire the number for certain. Hope he will agreeable to it...If you retire Nash’s number, you have to retire Bob’s, and that was my thought before the cup win tonight.
I've been thinking about the question posed and I think my answer is that the #1 reason to do it is to try and repair that. You run the risk of fan reaction but Nash was received with open arms, and I *think* there were harder feelings among the fanbase about his departure?Eventually. But I honestly think it comes back to whatever his relationship is with the team when his career is done. There was bitterness on both sides there at the end. His 2 Vezina in Columbus are important but his cup win tonight should literally have zero impact if his number gets retired in Columbus because it didn't happen here.
Probably JD too. Maybe even Torts, but from recent comments I think he and Torts buried the hatchet. (I think torts and he exchanged Christmas cards or something)Are we sure the bad blood between him and team isn't just with Jarmo?
Give it 5+ years after he’s done playing and it’s probably no big deal. I think that is when I’d revisit and answer this question but right now it’s hard to say yes or no.I've been thinking about the question posed and I think my answer is that the #1 reason to do it is to try and repair that. You run the risk of fan reaction but Nash was received with open arms, and I *think* there were harder feelings among the fanbase about his departure?
I think the answer is definitely yes. And the timetable is exactly what you suggest.Give it 5+ years after he’s done playing and it’s probably no big deal. I think that is when I’d revisit and answer this question but right now it’s hard to say yes or no.
For comparison, Tim Thomas has 2 Vezina and a Stanley Cup. he's not in the Hall and his number has not been retired and probably never will be in Boston because of their history. There is the debate if Thomas deserves it or not.
As long as the CBJ just doesn't do it for the sake of doing it because we haven't had anyone better.
Tim Thomas became persona non grata with the Bruins organization due to his outspoken political stances which alienated him from the ownership group.For comparison, Tim Thomas has 2 Vezina and a Stanley Cup. he's not in the Hall and his number has not been retired and probably never will be in Boston because of their history. There is the debate if Thomas deserves it or not.
As long as the CBJ just doesn't do it for the sake of doing it because we haven't had anyone better.
Which begs the question, what makes it acceptable to retire a number and should it be easier to have done if you wear a unique number on a team with little to no significant history?Also, it is difficult to retire Bruins #30 because that number was also worn by hall of famer Gary Cheevers and wasn't retired then.
Exactly the reason Nash is up thereAs long as the CBJ just doesn't do it for the sake of doing it because we haven't had anyone better.
That’s not true. Rick Nash is up there because of his impact as the first franchise pillar and icon for hockey in Columbus in addition to all of his individual accolades league wide and franchise wide. Shane Doan was largely in the same boat in Arizona, yet none of them complained about it. (Yes I am aware doan didn’t request a trade out of Arizona).Exactly the reason Nash is up there
I like Werenski, he's a really good player...but retiring his number? No team accomplishments, no Norris trophies.... I want him on the roster but not the number retired.Personally, I think the number retirement, esp with say, Nash has to do with on and off the ice. In no way was that a charity case. The off ice stuff is kind of like how olympic stuff sometimes plays into hall of fame entry.
The next one I could actually see happening is Werenski, in all honesty, not saying id agree, but depending what happens going forward, hes trending that way with all hes doing off ice.... a trophy or two wouldnt hurt, though
I like Werenski, he's a really good player...but retiring his number? No team accomplishments, no Norris trophies.... I want him on the roster but not the number retired.
Spot on. Wish I could like more than once.He has a much better case than Nash (That retirement was an abject disgrace), but the answer is still a hard "no."