whcanuck Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Hey guys This isn't exactly topical, but is there anyone besides me that thought Boston trading Ray Bourque to Colorado was kinda blasphemy? He spent 21 years there and has a black and gold "B" stitched on his heart and soul. He'd been through everything with that team. I get that he wanted to win a Championship, but is it worth selling your soul for? IMO he never should have worn another uniform. I know I'm in the small minority here as it seemed like everyone was reaching for the tissues when Joe Sakic handed him the Cup (I still think this was a very nice moment), but it never sat well with me, him wearing that Colorado uniform. Plus they retired his number in Colorado, seriously???? Anyone out there agree with me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Strangelove Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Nope he deserved a shot at a cup and Boston did the classy thing by trading him to a serious contender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 It's just a job at the end of the day. Without a Cup, even a 20-year career is only a job half done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Blasphemy? Selling your soul? I think that's a being a tad dramatic. I also think it's a little selfish to hold it against him. If he could see the writing on the wall that there was no chance of winning the Stanley Cup in Boston after all he had given that team, why not move on to another team that has a better chance? It's not like he went to the Canadiens or some other bitter rival. I bet if you took a poll of lifelong Bruins fans, you would find the majority were happy for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 If the light had not gone out in Boston, he might have never left. Glenn Wesley with a hatrick that doesn't count; nor did the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 He wanted to go win a Cup. Even if he hadn't wanted to move, to me it's overkill to get that emotional over players and hockey teams. He's an athlete who makes millions playing a game. Players leave teams for more money or a nicer city all the time. No big deal. I'm sure he'd rather have a Cup ring. At the end of the day that's what they play for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPatrick33 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I did not know they retired his number in Colorado Just think if the Sedins got traded and they eventually won a cup, would you be happy for them...I bet most on here would be, unless of course they won it with the Bruins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BI3KSA- Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 These guys spend their entire childhoods, teenage years and adult life first practicing and praying they can make the NHL, then working their ass off when they get to the show. Why do they do it? They do it because they dream of winning a cup. Holding that big glorious silver mug. Sure, there is other reasons, the passion for the sport, and obviously money, but its always a childhood dream to win a cup. I'm sure that was Bourque's dream too, and personally I think its disgusting how selfish and dehumanizing some peoples outlook on players who go after a Cup is. So no, I dont think him leaving for a cup was blasphemy, but I do think its very disrespectful how fans completely look past the fact that players are still just humans, with hopes and dreams too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erkayloomeh Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Would the attitude be different if he hadn't won a cup there? I don't think in have the right to an opinion on the topic. That sort of decision is up to the individual and not really my right to say he should have done this or that. That being said when one of our players who have Been there whole career with us leaves at the end of there career it kind of disappoints a bit OhLund for example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chon derry Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 bourqe actually wanted to be traded to an eastern team, and it was harry sinden who traded him to colorado, he got his name on the cup, was a good storie, not as good as lannys though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaku Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I get where you're coming from, but when a team that you've invested your heart and soul into hasn't had a decent shot at a cup it becomes a bit redundant. I can't blame Ray for wanting out so he could win a cup. Everyone was happy for him when he won that cup, he wanted it badly so he did what was necessary to obtain that goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzam Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 well go ask him if he would have preferred to play his entire career in Boston or win the Stanley Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nooks Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 If this is blasphemy then I don't want to live on this planet anymore. Who cares about Boston such a magic moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC20.0 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 It was the right thing to do. Bourque wanted a cup, the Bruins weren't going to win. Bourque deserved that Cup. Watching Willie Mitchell win a cup in LA was amazing, because he really deserved it, even though he didn't win in our colours. If Lu wins in Florida, same thing. So it was the right thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losing With Pride Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I have no problem with this. Now Marian Hossa... different story. Team jumping until he won a Stanley cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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