McGarnagle
Yes.
- Aug 5, 2017
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Curious to hear people's thoughts on this.
Statistically he should absolutely be up there - best goaltender this franchise has had since expansion. But I know a lot of people here have the "Brimsek didn't get his number retired" thesis and goalies have high standards, and comparison with Tim Thomas is going to complicate matters. Plus the unfairness of not having backstopped them to a cup as a starter.
I still say absolutely. Regardless of whether it's formally retired I don't think you're going to see anyone wear the #40 on a Bruins jersey again.
Statistically he should absolutely be up there - best goaltender this franchise has had since expansion. But I know a lot of people here have the "Brimsek didn't get his number retired" thesis and goalies have high standards, and comparison with Tim Thomas is going to complicate matters. Plus the unfairness of not having backstopped them to a cup as a starter.
I still say absolutely. Regardless of whether it's formally retired I don't think you're going to see anyone wear the #40 on a Bruins jersey again.