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Originally Posted by CroFlames
I think you are a little off base man. There is nothing weird about honoring past players and greats. I think its excellent how some of the oldest clubs in the league honor the greats of old. Did you think it was too much to have "4" painted on the ice all year long, as well as having the players have a black 4 on their sweaters and helmets in Montreal? I thought it was extremely classy.
Some players don't quite merit having their number retired. What is wrong with honoring them in another way?
As far as particular players go, my opinion is Kipper is borderline retirement/forever a flame. Iggy is clear cut retire the number caliber.
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Not a great comparison. Number 4 is retired in Montreal. They didn't hit "le gros Bill" with a cheesy "Forever a Hab" non-retirement.