Jersey numbers for the free agents

[Law of Goalies]

Canucks video

 

New threads, new digits!

 

Ian Cole ➡️ #28

Carson Soucy ➡️ #7

Teddy Blueger ➡️ #53

 

I hope Ian Cole asked the Bourdon family whether he can wear it. I hope it isn't a Messier incident. 

[Master Mind]

Not a fan of Cole wearing Bourdon's #28.

 

Not that I expect Cole to know, but management should have him pick a different number.

Edited July 7, 2023 by Master Mind

[Elias Pettersson]

If a number can't be worn then it is the Canucks responsibility to not have that number in circulation, it shouldn't be up to a player to call a family that they have no idea who they even are...

[Phil_314]

9 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said:

If a number can't be worn then it is the Canucks responsibility to not have that number in circulation, it shouldn't be up to a player to call a family that they have no idea who they even are...

I agree.  Player movement happens all the time, you can't expect every UFA to have time to do background research on who died wearing that number, especially when the player in this case passed 15 years ago... either the team informs them of the significance or practically speaking it could be worn (though best taken out of circulation out of respect for that player).

[Elias Pettersson]

6 minutes ago, Phil_314 said:

I agree.  Player movement happens all the time, you can't expect every UFA to have time to do background research on who died wearing that number, especially when the player in this case passed 15 years ago... either the team informs them of the significance or practically speaking it could be worn (though best taken out of circulation out of respect for that player).

The Canucks should take 11, 28, 37 and 38 out of circulation.  This is the easiest way to do this.  I doubt another guy like Messier will ever come around to demand wearing his number.  Ian Cole probably doesn't even know who Luc Bourdon is, so it is the team's responsibility to advise him and really just to tell him he can't wear it.  I'm assuming if he chose 28 then it is still in circulation and nobody from the team objected to him wearing it.

 

Do we even know if these numbers can still be worn?  I'm sure 11 is now officially out of circulation, but I haven't heard of anything in regard to the other numbers...

[-AJ-]

I do wonder if Cole or management talked to the Bourdon family before taking #28 first. I wouldn't expect Cole to know, so I'd place the onus more on management.

[bishopshodan]

I never knew until recently that Messier demanded to wear #11 when he got here, despite the protests of Wayne Maki's family.

 

Moose was the worst. 

 

'The Vancouver Canucks claimed Wayne in the 1970 NHL Expansion Draft where he became one of the franchise's first stars, being among the team's leading scorers both of his full seasons with the team.

He played two and a half seasons with Vancouver until he was diagnosed with brain cancer in December of 1972. On May 12, 1974, he passed away at the age of 29.

The Canucks unofficially retired Wayne's #11 jersey until Mark Messier (who had worn #11 with the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers) joined the team & insisted on using it over the protest of Wayne's family.'

[igorwasgreat]

If the Bourdon family objects , then the Canucks should not let Cole wear it ,otherwise I am not bothered.

[Barnstorm]

15 minutes ago, bishopshodan said:

I never knew until recently that Messier demanded to wear #11 when he got here, despite the protests of Wayne Maki's family.

 

Moose was the worst. 

 

'The Vancouver Canucks claimed Wayne in the 1970 NHL Expansion Draft where he became one of the franchise's first stars, being among the team's leading scorers both of his full seasons with the team.

He played two and a half seasons with Vancouver until he was diagnosed with brain cancer in December of 1972. On May 12, 1974, he passed away at the age of 29.

The Canucks unofficially retired Wayne's #11 jersey until Mark Messier (who had worn #11 with the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers) joined the team & insisted on using it over the protest of Wayne's family.'

I don’t think a person could go any lower than that. What a jerk he is. 

[Barnstorm]

With such  a large  turnover in managerial staff in the last 18 months it may have slipped by them. 
If so, I have no doubt they will make sure  the Bourdon family is given the utmost respect and the final decision on his number being assigned. 

[Odd.]

They need to just take it out of circulation. The onus isn’t on Cole.

[Rounoush]

I like it when d-men wear single digits.

[rawkdrummer]

Bourdon thing was very sad. He owning that number is over the top.

 

[Ghostsof1915]

1 hour ago, Elias Pettersson said:

The Canucks should take 11, 28, 37 and 38 out of circulation.  This is the easiest way to do this.  I doubt another guy like Messier will ever come around to demand wearing his number.  Ian Cole probably doesn't even know who Luc Bourdon is, so it is the team's responsibility to advise him and really just to tell him he can't wear it.  I'm assuming if he chose 28 then it is still in circulation and nobody from the team objected to him wearing it.

 

Do we even know if these numbers can still be worn?  I'm sure 11 is now officially out of circulation, but I haven't heard of anything in regard to the other numbers...

I'm sorry but Bourdon, Rypien, Demitra, were all great people. Their deaths were tragic. But I don't think their body of work warrants taking the numbers out of circulation.

 

[Elias Pettersson]

16 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said:

I'm sorry but Bourdon, Rypien, Demitra, were all great people. Their deaths were tragic. But I don't think their body of work warrants taking the numbers out of circulation.

 

What exactly did Wayne Maki do other than chop some guys head off with his stick and then getting charged with assault?  

[Rabbit]

This is Management's job of assigning of numbers, not players.

[Ghostsof1915]

2 hours ago, Elias Pettersson said:

What exactly did Wayne Maki do other than chop some guys head off with his stick and then getting charged with assault?  

Ask the Griffiths? That was the arrangement between them and the family, and it was early in the franchise.

He died of cancer, which yes is tragic. If ownership said it was out of circulation, that's their call.

Demitra was a great player. But he played like what 6-7 seasons in St. Louis. If anyone should be taking it out of circulation it should be them.

Maybe put them all into a section at the arena as a memorial to them. I think #11 should be taken out because I don't know what could cure the stench of Mr. Lays.

[King Heffy]

4 hours ago, Master Mind said:

Not a fan of Cole wearing Bourdon's #28.

 

Not that I expect Cole to know, but management should have him pick a different number.

Sadly the management is showing their lack of class yet again.  

[Ghostsof1915]

2 minutes ago, King Heffy said:

Sadly the management is showing their lack of class yet again.  

I thought it was ownership who decides?

[Elias Pettersson]

26 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said:

Ask the Griffiths? That was the arrangement between them and the family, and it was early in the franchise.

He died of cancer, which yes is tragic. If ownership said it was out of circulation, that's their call.

Demitra was a great player. But he played like what 6-7 seasons in St. Louis. If anyone should be taking it out of circulation it should be them.

Maybe put them all into a section at the arena as a memorial to them. I think #11 should be taken out because I don't know what could cure the stench of Mr. Lays.

I agree. They should just do some kind of memorial at the arena for all of them. I don’t think any of those numbers should be out of circulation, even 11.  But because it was the first few years of the franchise I guess they wanted to do something special for Wayne Maki. It was good intentions at the time but set a precedent for future similar situations. 
 

In my opinion Rick Rypien’s story was much more tragic and has had a more lasting impression with the fans than Wayne Maki. Rypien is literally honoured every year and has a foundation set up in his name. And plus he did more for this franchise than Wayne Maki ever did. Maki was a borderline criminal. He almost killed another hockey player with his stick. Broke the guys skull. It was the worst stick swinging incident in NHL history.