TJ Oshie retires

[PistolPete]

"According to a 2009 interview, the nickname "T. J." was given to him by his mother after she saw the film The Champ, because Oshie reminded her of the main character's son, who is named T. J. Flynn"

Rick Schroeder?
Can't say I see any resemblance unless it was only when he was a kid lol

 

[Ignatius]

The Mayor of Sochi, TJ Oshie

I've never seen a player stronger on their skates than this guy.

 

[BLNY]

Had a tidy career between the Blues and Caps.

 

[SavBigMoneyAtBedards]

One of the only Blues I never hated.

Great career, enjoy retirement.

 

[PistolPete]

One of the only Blues I never hated.

Great career, enjoy retirement.

The Blues/Blackhawk rivalry that strong?

 

[Ghost of Murph]

Hate to see him retire because he was a lot of fun to watch play. My favorite Cap after Ovi and Wilson. That being said, given his injury issues, good on him for valuing quality of life with his family. Seems like the right decision. He will be missed.

 

[Ignatius]

The Blues/Blackhawk rivalry that strong?

It's more of a STL versus Chicago rivalry than just a Blues versus Blackhawks thing. See Cardinals versus Cubs rivalry which is one of the best in sports IMO because no one can trust those stinking Cubs fans (most of which who have historically bandwagoned with the Blackhawks but only when they're good)!

 

[PistolPete]

It's more of a STL versus Chicago rivalry than just a Blues versus Blackhawks thing. See Cardinals versus Cubs rivalry which is one of the best in sports IMO because no one can trust those stinking Cubs fans (most of which who have historically bandwagoned with the Blackhawks but only when they're good)!

Makes it a bit ironic the Cardinals went from Chicago to St. Louis in 1960

 

[LeafGrief]

Loved this guy since his St Louis days. Good player, always had a smile on his face, played the game hard.

Congrats on a great career.

 

[Ignatius]

Makes it a bit ironic the Cardinals went from Chicago to St. Louis in 1960

But the Cubs got Harry Caray from STL, mind you with a lifetime supply of ice cold Budweisers to help him with the 7th inning stretch. HOLY COW

 

[Summer Rose]

Some other posters have mentioned it already, but count me in for thinking his shootout performance against Russia at the 2014 Olympics as being absolutely legendary. I will always remember him primarily for that, until the day I am no longer of this world.

 

[PistolPete]

Some other posters have mentioned it already, but count me in for thinking his shootout performance against Russia at the 2014 Olympics as being absolutely legendary. I will always remember him primarily for that, until the day I am no longer of this world.

Bah. All y'all is just biased is all.

 

[Son of Nogatco]

No offence to Oshie, he was a good player, but really? How many players are you including in “best ever”?

Hard to overstate how much he means to the franchise.

One of the best Caps ever, even if he might not be one of the best players to play for the Caps, if that makes sense.

 

[PistolPete]

Hard to overstate how much he means to the franchise.

One of the best Caps ever, even if he might not be one of the best players to play for the Caps, if that makes sense.

Is he the Chris Neil of the Capitals

 

[jetsforever]

Shootout legend, nice career overall

 

[PistolPete]

Shootout legend, nice career overall

Is it really a compliment to call someone a shootout legend?

 

[jetsforever]

Is it really a compliment to call someone a shootout legend?

I don't care that much about TJ so wasn't really meant to be a compliment but it is good to be at least known for something

 

[PistolPete]

I don't care that much about TJ so wasn't really meant to be a compliment but it is good to be at least known for something

Lol

I only mentioned it because I think two others said the same thing about him

 

[Stlblues87]

Makes it a bit ironic the Cardinals went from Chicago to St. Louis in 1960

What does this even mean?

 

[centipede2233]

Maybe my favorite Capital ever. Very talented with great hands, a guy you could rarely accuse of having a lazy night. Played much bigger than his size, which probably led to his injuries that kept piling up (I believe he said at one point his back was so bad he couldn’t get off the floor and was peeing in bottles). He’d come back from injuries and just play the way he played before, no use trying to get him to take it easy, it just wasn’t in his nature.

I think he’ll have a job somewhere in the Caps organization the rest of his working days if he wants. Extremely beloved in the Capitals world.

I worry and kept up with sleepless nights that TJ won’t find employment post career. I do hope his 10’s of millions is enough for him to put a roof over his head and food on the table. I will pray for TJ in hopes he can find work to provide for his family. Be well TJ, be well

 

[Random schmoe]

Oshie for Brouwer & Copley. Horrendous trade in real time. Horrendous in hindsight. But happy he flourished in WSH and got a Cup.

Fun little trade tree on that that might make you feel even worse (or better) about it..

The Caps also sent their 3rd round pick in the 2016 draft to St. Louis.

At the 2016 draft, St. Louis traded up in the first round. They sent that third rounder back to DC along with pick #28 in exchange for the Caps' first rounder, pick #26. The Blues selected Tage Thompson with that pick.

Tage was of course part of the package traded for ROR, who won the Conn Smythe when the Blues took home the Cup in 2019. Which hopefully takes some of the long term sting out of that deal.

 

[Roshi]

The highlight goals/moves and shoot-outs gets the eye of the public, and known for big hits and warrior style of play and great character and teammate.

What sticks with me is how great he was at the "small details" that you dont normally pay much attention to. He was absolute beast at screening and blocking guys, timely stick lifts and such. He made it a lot easier for guys like Ovechkin and Kuznetsov to do their things, winning them an extra second or some space.

 

[PistolPete]

What does this even mean?

The Chicago Cardinals moved to St. Louis in 1960, becoming the St. Louis Cardinals.

So an NFL team moved from Chicago to St. Louis, a longstanding rival I'm various sports AND took on the name of the local baseball team that Chicagoans hate.

Then they moved to Phoenix in 1988 and it was all for naught anyway

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Olympic shootout hero

 

[nothingbeatshockey]

I worry and kept up with sleepless nights that TJ won’t find employment post career. I do hope his 10’s of millions is enough for him to put a roof over his head and food on the table. I will pray for TJ in hopes he can find work to provide for his family. Be well TJ, be well

I'm sure TJ appreciates your heartfelt concern.