GreyHatnDart Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, Roger Neilson's Towel said: The thing about legends is their jerseys never go out of style. I still wear Linden jerseys proudly. I am also waiting to purchase a Horvat jersey, but I’m going to wait until it has the “C” on it. Same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanaholic Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Hi everyone, My heart is heavy right now and I am so torn up. But I promise soon I will post stories and pictures as I have many. A person that was my all time FAV in my hockey life . . . He is truly "ONE IN A MILLION" and he will not be forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 sure turned an undrafted, ECHL 'pedigree' into a great hard-work-earned NHL career. best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 1 hour ago, GreyHatnDart said: Only Canuck jersey I’ve ever purchased and wore it proudly for years. Was waiting for his retirement to make a Horvat purchase, but now that it’s here I’m feeling kinda down about the idea Great career Alex, you’re the kind of player that all kids can and should look up to; that you don’t need to necessarily be the most skilled, but if you work hard enough and believe in yourself, you can accomplish anything. Wear your Burrows jersey with pride. I personally love seeing people with older jerseys of long-gone favourites. Shared some good memories with fellow fans as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Ron McLean has this on his playlist (on endless repeat mode) upon hearing the news of Burrows retirement on hockey. Who will McLean whine about now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 One of the greatest Canucks and I have seen them all over almost 50 years. From the year he broke in he was something special as he would not accept losing without going down fighting. He and Kesler led the change in culture that the Canucks had fallen into. Turning the other cheek was not in his DNA. When the team needed a goal who came on the ice? Always Burrows and how many times did he come through with a thrilling winner! He was a big game player without fail. I would retire his # before one of those already up in the rafters but I am not interested in that old argument. Winners have something special inside them and Alex Burrows had that something in spades. Rest easy Burr you earned it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtieCanuck Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 A Canucks legend who I am psyched to someday see enter the ring of honour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I assume we'll see him in the Ring of Honour in the next year or two. He scored the biggest goal in franchise history (up until the goal that gets us a Stanley Cup is scored). An absolute warrior on the ice for us and a great guy off of it. His story is one of the best in Canucks history. Only thing that sucks is that he didn't get to sign a 1 day contract to retire as a Canuck. I'm a little disappointed about that. I have to assume Kevin Bieksa will be retiring next.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
votrechien Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 One of the most beloved Canucks of all time with arguably the biggest Canucks goal ever. Ring of honor for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 44 minutes ago, NewbieCanuckFan said: Ron McLean has this on his playlist (on endless repeat mode) upon hearing the news of Burrows retirement on hockey. Who will McLean whine about now? Roussel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poetica Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I'm not surprised, but I am sad. I'm also glad that he had the good sense to go and not try to hang on as a player any longer. Sometimes the thing that takes the most strength is knowing when to walk away. He will forever be a Canuck and I will forever be a fan! I wish him all the best in his coaching career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 If they retire 22 and 33 jerseys, I sure as hell hope he can make the ceremony. It won't be the same without Burr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 41 minutes ago, Boudrias said: When the team needed a goal who came on the ice? Always Burrows and how many times did he come through with a thrilling winner! He was a big game player without fail. I would retire his # before one of those already up in the rafters but I am not interested in that old argument. Winners have something special inside them and Alex Burrows had that something in spades. Rest easy Burr you earned it! Remember that long losing streak during the first year of Gillis as GM? Had to think he had pressure from "high on up" to fire Vigneault (I believe Vigneault confirmed this). It was Burrows that ended that streak with one of his timely goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoman Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 I've been a Canucks fan since the beginning. Without a doubt, Alex is my favourite player to don the blue and green. (I'm purposely omitting the black and yellow, ugh ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-23 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 GOAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-23 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 My favourite Canuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombastik der Teutone Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 all the best in your retirement alex ... you are one of my alltime nucks players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncewasacanucksfan Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Happy retirement Burrows you earned it man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 32 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: If they retire 22 and 33 jerseys, I sure as hell hope he can make the ceremony. It won't be the same without Burr. I have a feeling he'll definitely be there. Possibly Juice as well, as I'm thinking that he might consider retirement now. Huge credit to Henrik, Daniel, and Alex for not trying to milk anything and go out on their terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentSam Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 10 minutes ago, Bombastik der Teutone said: all the best in your retirement alex ... you are one of my alltime nucks players 1 hour ago, Boudrias said: One of the greatest Canucks and I have seen them all over almost 50 years. From the year he broke in he was something special as he would not accept losing without going down fighting. He and Kesler led the change in culture that the Canucks had fallen into. Turning the other cheek was not in his DNA. When the team needed a goal who came on the ice? Always Burrows and how many times did he come through with a thrilling winner! He was a big game player without fail. I would retire his # before one of those already up in the rafters but I am not interested in that old argument. Winners have something special inside them and Alex Burrows had that something in spades. Rest easy Burr you earned it! We have been lucky to enjoy AB’s best years on the ice, I am hopeful, and look forward to his best years off the ice, having an intricate part in Hockey still. Good luck on your extended journey Alex, see you in the rafters and beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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