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Originally Posted by darthchilli
Fact is this, the Canucks are FINALLY trying to build tradition as the organization has failed to do so for many years. The constant rebranding of this team really hurt the team over the past 40 years. Hell, no one knos if this blue/green will last for the next 5 years.
Regardless, my point has always been that these three were great for what they represent for the city. If this is how the Canucks decide to honor the tradition, than so be it. Keep in mind, this sorta act could lead to great things down the road. Let's say Cody Hodgson. The numbers in the rafters represent more than just numbers, it represents leadership. It tells a story to the newcomers on what it's like to be a Vancouver Canucks.
These qualities stand out amongst your regular guys that comes to the organization. It builds a team as the players in the room will learn to recognize what the greats of this organization has done for the city and the team within the city.
Of course, Linden or Nazzy getting into the HHOF as vancouver canucks would mean wonders for everyone in the city, but the HHOF has a different meaning compared to what it means ot have a jersey retirement.
The jersey retirement only has ties within the organization for newcomers to look up to
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THIS.
Comparing one team's retired numbers to another is pointless. Retiring a jersey is something THE FRANCHISE does to honor what a player means TO THEM and THEIR HISTORY... what that player has or hasn't done with any other team is irrelevant. If it were, the Canucks should be retiring Mike Peca's number.
Those who don't think Smyl meant anything to the Canucks probably weren't even born when he played. He was as big a piece of the Canucks of that era as Linden was to his era. He's an integral part of the team's HISTORY, and that's what a jersey retirement is meant to honor.