It's official: Roy's No. 33 to be retired
posted by Kevin Mio at 9h34 EST on Sep 11
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Submitted by WindsorHab-10 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 18:58.
WELCOME BACK PATRICK.
Submitted by Les-Habitants on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 17:09.
You know what, for all that has been said, Roy was the best goalie I've seen in a Habs uniform, hell, the best goalie I've ever seen play.
I may be a young wipper-snapper compared to others on this board, but I remember watching us win the cup in 93, although I was a little too small to remember much of 86.
But 93, man, what a year and he was a huge part of it. Even when we had a medicore team, we had a chance to win every night because of Roy. His number deserves to be up in the rafters, as there isn't anyone out there that will ever replace 33 for the Habs.
Submitted by quickcritic on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 16:49.
The Canadiens will, during the course of the season I presume, also honor ALL of the Habs greats that have been inducted to the Hall of Fame with their names hanging in the rafters of the new Ring of Honor!
29 player-names will fly along with the 15 retired numbers as well as the names of 10 builders.
44 players and 10 builders.
http://canadiens.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=...
wow...
Submitted by Robert L on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 16:59.
Wow, that IS awesome...and the right thing to do!
Submitted by TommyB on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 17:01.
It's a great list......but.........Denis Savard????
Submitted by Chris Nilan on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 20:05.
This is all freakin' BS. I was far more important to the franchise than Denis Savard by a country mile. And really, what girls did Newsy Lalonde have to drop his mitts with? Now I know how Dave Keon feels.
Submitted by Chris Nilan on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 20:36.
I am not finished here yet. What about John Ferguson? Without him on the team from '63 to '71, the Habs would have gotten "bitch slapped" by the opposition! Bunch of ungrateful pansies!!!
Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 18:21.
Easy Tommy , a Verdun boy with a Stanley Cup Ring with over 1300 points in the NHL and almost 500 goals , Actually he was born in Gatineau but grew up in Verdun.
Submitted by TommyB on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 22:31.
Cannot dismiss Denis Savard's accomplishments.....but isn't the Ring of Honor to recognize what Canadiens players have done while wearing the Habs colors?
Submitted by Koivu12 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 18:34.
What exactly did he do for the HABS. Who cares what he did for Chicago?
"Give Koivu a Lifetime Contract"
Submitted by Robert L on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 17:30.
It is all Canadiens players, with at least three seasons service, enshrined in the Hall.
Will the add Gilmour in time, despite just two seasons?
Submitted by quickcritic on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 17:08.
Well, 5 seasons with the Habs, a Stanley Cup and he's in the Hall of Fame.
The same can be said of Rod Langway...He actually played less years than Denis Savard and he's included as well.
Submitted by Robert L on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 16:48.
Roy By Numbers at Canadiens.com
http://canadiens.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=...
Submitted by HabsFreak (not verified) on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 16:49.
I just hope all the "100th Season" celebrations dont distract the players from winning. I'm sure marketing will have an event planned for each home game honouring something or somebody (jersey retiring, outdoor game, Ring of Honour....what else is planned?) The primary goal for the coaches and players will be to avoid being distracted from all the pageantry and think of the game first.
Submitted by Robert L on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 16:50.
My guess is that the ring of honour will be a way to note all the contributions of players whose numbers aren't retired.
Submitted by Habs fan in SF on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 16:40.
they should have retired his jersey on st. patrick's day ... if we had a home game on that night. hahaha
Submitted by HabsFreak (not verified) on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 16:34.
Welcome Back, Patrick!!
Submitted by Habs fan in SF on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 16:32.
this is totally off topic, but i listen to team 990 online while i'm at work (i live out in san francisco). i really can't stand PJ Stock (stock exchange). i don't think he's at all entertaining or insightful. he also seems to be anti-canadiens. seem like he likes to find fault in them and never likes to compliment them. just thought i'd throw that out there because i was just thinking about it.
Submitted by Number31 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 21:24.
Well...he was a Bruin.
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Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 16:14.
The Morning Skate : Is Radulov Returning ? Is Patrick Roy Worthy and a Memorable Day .. by Stu Hackel .. NY Times ..... http://slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/11/the-morning-skate-radulov-r...
Submitted by Hoegarden on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 16:12.
His stats call for it but # 6 and # 3 should be up there way ahead of # 33.
Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 16:05.
It was a very nice press conference and i like to congratulate Patrick Roy for his days and i'll be looking forward to seeing his jersey raised and can't wait to see him coach the Habs , the sooner the better.
Submitted by Ramseys HIO Nig... on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 16:41.
Getting a little ahead of ourselves, aren't we? The guy that's currently holding the position coached them to first place in the division last year.
Submitted by T-roy West on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 16:28.
I also can't wait for the day that he coaches Les Habs. Congrat's Patrick!
Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 16:30.
was thinking the same thing. the passion he will bring , will be something to behold.
Submitted by Chorske on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 18:40.
Oh GAWD, not "passion" again.
Not saying Roy won't ever be a NHL-caliber coach. But "passion" is what got us into the Le Trade mess in the first place. Tremblay was hired because the brass thought he had the passion to light a fire under what was perceived to be an underperforming team. What we ended up with is a decade of futility.
Carbonneau has a system and a good hockey brain- if anything, what he needs to do is TONE DOWN the passion, and be less emotional with the refs- it got us into trouble a couple times last year.
"Passion" is fine in players, but I want my GM and my coach to be the brains of the operation, not the hormones.
Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 19:58.
am thinking he would be somewhat mellow by the time (if) he ever made it to that level.
Submitted by Chorske on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 21:25.
Here's hoping. I'm definitely glad we've started the process of bringing Roy back into the Habs family.
Submitted by g on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 19:46.
true
Submitted by Habs64 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 15:39.
Congrats to Patrick Roy, very well deserving for a great player.
Submitted by otter649 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 15:31.
Nov.22
11 + 22 = 33
Submitted by christophurrr on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 15:28.
almost cried when he put that jersey on
Submitted by Phil_T on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 15:28.
LOL Red fisher didn't say a word to him...
Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 15:36.
babbling old fool.
Submitted by TC on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 15:53.
If the truth should be known, Mr. Fisher is far from alone in his opinions about Mr. Roy's number retirement (although I respectfully disagree with him). There are some former "great's" who feel the same way he does.
With that being said I find it sad that some here don't show any respect for the man who has been the foremost chronicler of the Canadiens. And trust me having spoken, to Mr. Fisher, he doesn't waste much time wondering about jersey retirements.
T.C.
tc.denault@habsworld.net
Submitted by krob1000 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 16:26.
About time. Sorry this was supposed to be on the main thread not a reply.
Submitted by HabsFanInTampa on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 15:27.
If it is 11/22/08, our opponent is the Boston Bruins.
Submitted by MrSieve33 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 15:25.
Press Conference is streaming online at tsn.ca
Submitted by Maurice9 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 15:15.
It is awesome to see him in that jersey again!!
What a night it will be against a rival
Submitted by Phil_T on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 15:14.
Roy in a Habs jersey again!!! beautiful!!!!
Submitted by Dana on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 15:10.
I'm watching the news conference on RIS.. it's confirmed as being Nov 22nd, 2008. They are also talking about something called the "Ring of Honor"?
Submitted by mrhabby on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 14:34.
i heard the date is Nov 22, 08 when his jersey will be hoisted.
Submitted by Sami on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 14:48.
On the Roadrunner's birthday no less? Cool.
Submitted by quickcritic on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 14:23.
Classy move by the Habs!
Submitted by Habs fan in SF on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 14:23.
i'm all for the habs retiring patrick roy's number 33, but i think they should have waiting a few more years.
Submitted by quickcritic on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 14:34.
Perhaps.
However they did promise 4 years ago that any player that deserves to have their number retired, will before their 100th year.
They've stayed true to their word...
I still think a few more should be up there as well.
1) Elmer Lach (even if his number was 16, without Lach, the Rocket's numbers would not have been as high as they were)
2) Guy Lapointe (can't have Savard and Robinson without Lapointe, even if his number was 5)
3) Steve Shutt (without him Lafleur's numbers would not have been as high. If the Roadrunner's number was retired...)
4) Jacques Lemaire (see Shutt's explanation)
5) Mats Naslund (no forward defined the Habs of the 80's better than him)
All are deserving, IMHO...
Submitted by TC on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 14:41.
With all due respect at the very top of the list ...
Toe Blake - Hart Trophy, Lady Byng Trophy, three - time Stanley Cup champion and in the Hall of Fame as a player.
Oh and he coached the Habs to 8 cups in 13 years.
T.C.
tc.denault@habsworld.net
Submitted by Mike Boone on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 15:38.
Absolutely. Toe at the top.
Submitted by Chuck on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 15:19.
Vezina!
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Submitted by quickcritic on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 14:59.
I agree 100%
Sadly, at the time I was typing that, I was only thinking of the players that are still with us.
Blake is more than deserving.
Submitted by Koivu12 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 14:54.
Ya, what the hell? Toe should definitely be retired....
Elmer too.
"Give Koivu a Lifetime Contract"
Submitted by jimstr on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 14:14.
i love pat roy!
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Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 14:06.
Bob McKenzie : Top Prospects For The 2009 NHL Entry Draft .. http://www.tsn.ca/columnists/bob_mckenzie/?id=249081&lid=sublink01&lpos=... .....
Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 13:59.
Eric Staal signs a 7 year contract for 56 million .. by Pierre Lebrun .. ESPN ..... http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3581569
Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 13:51.
30 Teams in 30 Days .. IllegalCurve.com .. by Steve .. Pittsburgh ..... http://www.illegalcurve.com/2008/09/10/30-teams-in-30-days-pittsburgh-pe... ......................................... Florida .. by Adam ..... http://www.illegalcurve.com/2008/09/11/30-teams-in-30-days-florida-panth...
Submitted by Chorske on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 13:46.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4028544115430921406
For you younguns who might not have seen this. A classic Roy moment.
Submitted by Richard on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 13:44.
Dumb question:
Does anybody think that there will be more than just retirement announcements made today?
Submitted by jimstr on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 14:15.
i was thinking they would announce sundin has signed but i rather not think about it.
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and eventually knows everything about nothing.
Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 13:28.
Four Habs Fans - A Long Awaited Retirement is Upon us ..... http://fourhabsfans.blogspot.com/
Submitted by HAB-PROFESSOR on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 13:17.
Great for Roy.
but why announce it on Sept 11th?...how soon we forget.
well, it was an inside job anyway.
Submitted by jimstr on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 14:17.
life goes on, no? this is just another september 11th. and if you ask me, the BANKs did it.
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and eventually knows everything about nothing.
Submitted by christophurrr on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 12:49.
beautiful
Submitted by Justin_Crowder on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 12:45.
Roy jersey retirement as a means to an end of The Curse of St-Patrick...
http://barteredsoul.blogspot.com
Submitted by Habhopeful on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 12:42.
Eric Staal Getting Fat Contract Extension...
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=249130&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_nhl
"If I wanted to hear from an ass, I would fart..."
Submitted by moser17 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 12:57.
Nothing on Staal from me, just wanted to find your latest post and say "Sir, well done", on the advance notice you gave on the 3pm press conference. You and your source shall be trusted henceforth (unlike the as-yet-to-be-validated Habs movie posted on Craigslist). As we said, time will tell.
Nice job, Habhopeful (and source)!
Submitted by Habhopeful on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 13:00.
haha Thanks but it rarely happens, I usually dont have news earlier than Stubbs & Boone but i did yesterday and willing to rub it in :P...
"If I wanted to hear from an ass, I would fart..."
Submitted by G-Man on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 12:23.
Too bad for fans of class.
Gilbert
2008/09 is the season of the Habs
Submitted by Habsrule1 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 13:13.
You're way too harsh. A couple mistakes does not eliminate all the good he did in the community and all the great he did as a HAB.
As I have mentioned before, and someone else did here......
All is right with the world now.
Go Habs Go!!
Habsrule
Submitted by Koivu12 on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 12:28.
I've NEVER seen Roy walk by a young fan and NOT sign an autograph. He went to the Montreal Children's the day AFTER he was traded. I think he has a bit of class in him.
"Give Koivu a Lifetime Contract"
Submitted by Justin A on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 13:13.
My Aunt was at the Children's that day and saw him and got his autograph for me.
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