Being the Sap I am I love many. Sorry for all of the sappy stories.
In no order...
Cam Neely. Was so fun to watch. When he fought it wasn't fake. He is a good man who has done a lot for other people. I am lucky enough to say he did something nice for each of my parents. Little things maybe but they meant a lot to my folks.
Derek Sanderson. He was a wild one. l remember the camera on him in the penalty box and having to zoom away as he was flipping someone off. I had a photo of him on my wall in college. A couple of years ago Derek was next to us in the tunnel for some event. Orr was right in front of him. The fans were screaming for Bobby ...I tapped Derek on the shoulder and told him that I had a huge crush on him when I was in college. He said (as the fans were screaming Bobby) "Bless your heart"
Pasta I loved this kid from the moment he stepped on the ice. He has so much positive energy. His game is still growing, and his leadership has been a blast to watch. When he was first here, I remember one of the guys who works behind the bench telling me Pasta spent some of his off days visiting the Children's hospital...and he didn't call the press first. He always gives me and
@GahdenRinkRat a smile and pound on the glass when he comes on the ice. We are so lucky to have him.
Looch He is a Bruin. I have many memories. He was so nice that someone who sits near us told everyone I was his aunt. I hate what happened. I was so happy he came back. Looch is a hockey history buff and has a great speaking voice. He would be great doing something with that. I will always love the guy.
Marchy I remember his first few games as a Bruin. I thought "4th liner...lots of energy". By the end of the season, I was like WOW. Brad is fun to watch and listen to up close. He was a very good captain. I loved how he always policed anyone who dared to touch Bergy. When you are at the games you see how good he is. In my MANY years as a Bs fan I have NEVER seen ANY player who gives as much every single shift on the ice. I hope he comes back.
Marc Savard So intense. He was a blast to watch. Such a playmaker. I wish he was an assistant coach for the Bs running the PP. I will always hate Matt Cooke.
Muzz I loved how strong he could be. Parked in front of the net. Also, Muzz was a great leader. He knew how to get the players to work together. He was nice to sign a photo for my Mom. He was a favorite of hers (Dad was born in Nova Scotia). She used to go to a game or two with me until she was 80.
Terry O'Reilly My Dad has ST to the Boston Braves who played at the old Garden. The seats were right next to the penalty box so we saw a lot of Terry when he was on the Braves. When they took the old Garden down they gave Terry the P.box.
Timmy Thomas. When can you say? His play in 2010/ 2011 was nothing short of amazing. He was always awkward with the press and a little different, but he used to talk to us because he sat next to us. I remember the year before the cup he has a hip issue and struggled. Some fans would boo him. I always told him those fans were stupid and not to listen to them. After the cup parade I saw him and his family walking with 3 police. The cops said no autographs. I ran over and said how about a hug....He was looking down and said well no. ...and then he looked up and said "Hey, I know you". He gave me a big bear hug. I thanked him for winning the cup and he said "thank you for cheering me on the year before the cup" It was a special moment for me.
Big Z. He grew on me. I wasn't sure he deserved the "C" when he first came. I liked him pretty quicky. It was fun so see fans come down to the glass for the pre-game skate. All knew he was big but when you actually see him up close it is something else. He would ALWAYS hi five me on his way on the ice and once gave me a stick when he was one of the 3 stars. It was the game where I got into a fight with a drunk. He asked me if I was OK. It was sweet.
There are so many more. the Chief, Juneau, Moog, Norman L, Ray B, Quaider...so many more.
One thing I love about hockey guys is their commitment to the community. They often do stuff and not just once a year. They don't call the press every time they do good stuff.