08-30-2024, 08:51 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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Retire Johnny Gaudreau's #13
To me this has to happen this season.
Opening night, Dec. 3 vs Columbus, doesn't matter.
I want Gaudreau and 13 in the rafters before the end of the season.
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08-30-2024, 08:52 AM
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#2
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Richmond upon Thames, London
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Dec. 3 vs Columbus sounds fitting to me.
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08-30-2024, 08:59 AM
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#3
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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Devastating news.
The only thing to do is this.
Make it so.
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08-30-2024, 09:00 AM
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#4
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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I really hope they do. I can't imagine any other player wearing no 13 going forward. He was already almost a shoe in for a Forever a Flame IMO. Just take the extra step to honor Johnny.
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08-30-2024, 09:01 AM
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#5
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Yeah, and do it when the timing is right and Johnny's Family is here.
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08-30-2024, 09:03 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
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If they do not do it this year I think it would be neat to have it raised for game 1 in Scotia Place but with that said Johnny made a name for himself in the Saddledome so being the last number raised in that barn would be special.
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08-30-2024, 09:05 AM
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#7
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Cleveland, OH (Grew up in Calgary)
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It really doesn't make any sense not retiring it. Nobody's ever gonna want to touch that number on the Flames again now. There was already debates on if #13 should be retired before his death anyways
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08-30-2024, 09:06 AM
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#8
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Franchise Player
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I think we can trust that the Flames will honor him in the right way, at the right time, and in a manner that the family also is comfortable with and want to be a part of. Let's not over-react if its not on the timeline fans want. It's not about us.
Last edited by Jiri Hrdina; 08-30-2024 at 09:09 AM.
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08-30-2024, 09:14 AM
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#9
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Appealing my suspension
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Just outside Enemy Lines
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Yeah this is an emotional day for fans. The complete opposite of the day he left. I have to imagine that come October the family will still be grieving pretty hard. They should do a tribute for sure, but you have to give the Gaudreau family all the time they need before you even start to put something like this together, and it could be years.
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08-30-2024, 09:18 AM
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#10
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
I think we can trust that the Flames will honor him in the right way, at the right time, and in a manner that the family also is comfortable with and want to be a part of. Let's not over-react if its not on the timeline fans want. It's not about us.
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Couldn't agree more; the number isn't issued anymore and we give this some time to settle and the family decides when they feel ready to do it.
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08-30-2024, 09:21 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: I don't belong here
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This won't happen until the family is ready. This is about the Gaudreau family. I hope the fans are patient and understanding.
We all know that nobody will wear #13. The team will likely honor Gaudreau before the home opener.
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08-30-2024, 09:26 AM
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#12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
I think we can trust that the Flames will honor him in the right way, at the right time, and in a manner that the family also is comfortable with and want to be a part of. Let's not over-react if its not on the timeline fans want. It's not about us.
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Absolutely true and well said.
But I think that the Gaudreaus know what their son and husband meant to us and will allow the club to retire his # so that the everyday fan has something to cling to and help heal.
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08-30-2024, 09:34 AM
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#13
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
To me this has to happen this season.
Opening night, Dec. 3 vs Columbus, doesn't matter.
I want Gaudreau and 13 in the rafters before the end of the season.
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I’m hoping nobody ever has #13 again. As for ceremony I would like the flames to wait a couple of years. His son is 1 and his daughter aren’t much older. The son will never remember Johnny. Think it would nice if they did the Vermonter when they are a bit older so they can see and maybe understand what Johnny meant to Calgary.
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08-30-2024, 09:40 AM
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#14
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
I think we can trust that the Flames will honor him in the right way, at the right time, and in a manner that the family also is comfortable with and want to be a part of. Let's not over-react if its not on the timeline fans want. It's not about us.
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This.
The Flames are a TOP NOTCH organization.
It'll happen. When its appropriate.
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08-30-2024, 09:46 AM
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#15
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rohara66
This.
The Flames are a TOP NOTCH organization.
It'll happen. When its appropriate.
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agreed. I think however they honor him, it would be important for his family to be involved. I don't think doing something without their blessing or thoughts is prudent.
The flames have proven that they are capable of handling these sorts of things with the right timing, class, and amount. (albeit, this is way worse than anything they've done)
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08-30-2024, 09:47 AM
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#16
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Jordan!
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Chandler, AZ
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100% yes
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08-30-2024, 09:52 AM
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#18
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I believe in the Jays.
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Season Opener is too soon... but December 3rd is optimal IMO. This should nee must happen.
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08-30-2024, 09:53 AM
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#19
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Alberta
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I want a statue. Yes, retire the number. But I'm going to keep pushing the statue until it happens. He, Iggy, and MacInnis are the three players with the biggest franchise impacts ever.
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08-30-2024, 10:02 AM
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All I can get
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I agree with the sentiment that any official ceremony is a few years away. Allow plenty of time to pass for the family to feel comfortable, and his kids to understand. That puts the timetable closer to when the new building opens.
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