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Post by islamorada on Jul 27, 2023 16:25:27 GMT
It is not known exactly what made Bergeron to wait days after his birthday to announce his retirement. The theory I believe is Bergeron was going to give time to heal his herniated disk in his back. Then the rumors of his practicing a few weeks back. Finally, he announces his retirement. Quite simply, Bergeron's herniated disk did not heal enough. The doctors said he needed more time to heal. So he retired. Sweeney was aware and hoping for the best. End of the story.
One opinion here, but why is there a need to compare one player to another especially from 50 years ago. I am sure Orr was the best player ever*. I do not get bothered by the Gretzky comments that he was the best. Actually in a team game is it really that important?, see McJesus. Bergeron was what he was, a great center. My daughter is the same age as Bergeron. I texted her the other day to remark on Bergeron's retirement. As a teenager she thought he was handsome. So in the next few years I gave her a signed jersey and photo of Patrice. She still has them. Her husband scoffed at me when I said he was going to be a very good player. Then Randy Jones happened. Later I gave my daughter and her husband tickets to a Bs game to watch Patrice. She was on the balcony directly above the now famous Lucic hit. She is a Bs fan! And she is a Bergeron fan. She thinks he was a great player.
Now was Eddie Shore a great player? I don't know and I don't think too many remember seeing him play. So why compare. The only thing that matters is someone thought he was a great player.
* How great would Orr have been if he had medical care from the 1980's onward? Interesting conversation, but it did not happen. So........... yeah, who cares I say.
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Post by islamorada on Jul 27, 2023 16:26:54 GMT
Romans made the mistake of using it as bulletin board material though. Ended up crushing morale and bringing the whole organization down. Caligula ended up playing Ole Ole Ole, on the violin, at his last Rome burning orgy. Franchise folded and moved to Britannia. Supposedly it was Nero.
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Post by stevegm on Jul 27, 2023 16:48:01 GMT
To be clear chappy, and everyone else, I didn't lose respect. have great respect for him as a player. He's been legendary in lots of ways. I don't know how I could have been more complimentary without completely ignoring the fact he isn't perfect, which danny seems personally threatened by. it's all here on this thread. and it's clear. just that there are other scenarios in which I would have greater admiration for. "going out at the top of ones game" doesn't resonate with me. some admire that, I don't. dangling the marketplace for 2 off-seasons, because of your celebrity.... doesn't resonate with me.(if you weren't a high end player...still....you wouldn't be able to get away with that kind of tease) i watched the presser. I listened closely. I watched closely. I see some contradiction, and that's ok. but you see a lot of high end guys having trouble at the end. getting emotional. that kinda resonates more than someone whose cool and bright eyed and clear. Choosing not to play NHL hockey, when you're one of the best on the planet...still...is just not something I feel...should be heartwarming to this rabid hockey fan. Time to "move to the next chapter", "do different things"..."retire" at 38...they simply don't build on the adoration from my end. they don't take away much either. unfortuantely, some can't process a line which isn't that fine. I never subscribed to Saint Bobby, so I don't get on the Saint Anybody else bandwagon either. If I was Bergerons father, or uncle, or trusted friend, I'd tell him that he's earned the right to do whatever he wants, and screw anyone who says otherwise. then I'd say exactly what I said here. And I'd tell him to listen to as many different scenario's and opinions...from his trusted inner circle as possible. Then make up his own mind. I have no doubt, some of those, have said basically what I have, and advised him on the blessing he still has access to, and he needs to think long and hard about declining that. Lots there for his kids to share, and remember forever, if he plays another year or so. Others will look at health. "you could get hurt". Others will talk about money and financial security dictating the time to pull the plug. and some will sing the praises as to all the things he'd be able to do between mid Sept, and May, that he can't do know. I didn't lose any appreciable respect. It's simply a choice he made, that doesn't add any for me. Same as Ray Bourque. He's from here, a Mt Rushmore Bruin imo. did it elevate his stock in my eyes by wanting to go to Philly? No. Was I thrilled he won a cup in colorado? not really. I woulda cheered for the Bruins instead. did I respect his desire to chase a cup?. absolutely. Do I disrespect Ray cuz he left Boston? of course not. do I disrespect him for getting tight downtown? no. he's a hockey player, not a God, in my world. To me, this Bergeron thing, is "another" stark reminder.... this is a business, not a passion, as most of us would like to consume it as. Happy Trails Patrice How do you account for the player tribute video saying goodbye, shot within days of the playoffs before everyone departed? They knew he was retiring, just like many of us here said. Perhaps Sweens kept the door open, but they knew... When a guy tries to "account" for much, when it comes to this stuff, often all you get are more head scratching contradictions. Wasn't aware of that video you speak of, but Bergeron said yesterday it was only after he fully decompressed and didn't miss doing his summer regime, did he decide. Said the fire burned pretty bright after they got spanked in such historical fashion. Sweeney was forthright as much as can be expected. He said a while ago they were preparing as if he wasn't returning, however stating no decision on Patrices part had been made. If the Bruins, and Bergeron, knew he was done, "within days of the playoffs"...why in the world would they play this thing til the end of july? That would be disgusting. There's no reason whatsoever. I'd like to know the basis, and the places rumours of his return came from. I thought the odds of him coming back were quite good honestly. thought he was done last year.
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Post by dannycater on Jul 27, 2023 16:50:21 GMT
Pontius Tortapilate didn't help with his complete benching of the Roman first guard. He used 3rd liners to crucify the guy...never trusted his best players. "I didn't care for our supposed First Guard, mailed it in when we tortured the Syrians. Can't trust them. This Jesus guy, don't forget his father was pretty damn good player in his day. You really think I'm gonna let Kevin Hayes get that job done on the back-end?" Pontus benched those guys on advice from his asst coach - Bigus Dickus Bobus of Goalieness also slotted an injured Linus of Nazareth as Roman Tender of Nets. It proved disastrous...heard later was "I'm not quite dead yet."
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Post by dannycater on Jul 27, 2023 16:51:05 GMT
Roman Josi flourished however.
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Post by stevegm on Jul 27, 2023 16:53:48 GMT
It is not known exactly what made Bergeron to wait days after his birthday to announce his retirement. The theory I believe is Bergeron was going to give time to heal his herniated disk in his back. Then the rumors of his practicing a few weeks back. Finally, he announces his retirement. Quite simply, Bergeron's herniated disk did not heal enough. The doctors said he needed more time to heal. So he retired. Sweeney was aware and hoping for the best. End of the story.
One opinion here, but why is there a need to compare one player to another especially from 50 years ago. I am sure Orr was the best player ever*. I do not get bothered by the Gretzky comments that he was the best. Actually in a team game is it really that important?, see McJesus. Bergeron was what he was, a great center. My daughter is the same age as Bergeron. I texted her the other day to remark on Bergeron's retirement. As a teenager she thought he was handsome. So in the next few years I gave her a signed jersey and photo of Patrice. She still has them. Her husband scoffed at me when I said he was going to be a very good player. Then Randy Jones happened. Later I gave my daughter and her husband tickets to a Bs game to watch Patrice. She was on the balcony directly above the now famous Lucic hit. She is a Bs fan! And she is a Bergeron fan. She thinks he was a great player. Now was Eddie Shore a great player? I don't know and I don't think too many remember seeing him play. So why compare. The only thing that matters is someone thought he was a great player. * How great would Orr have been if he had medical care from the 1980's onward? Interesting conversation, but it did not happen. So........... yeah, who cares I say. the bold is a statement of fact Isla. seems more like an opinion to me. Could you please clarify. as far as the comparisons go, there were none, until my pal danny misinterpreted part of a post, and he went off on a tangent
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Post by sandogbrewin on Jul 27, 2023 16:53:55 GMT
Caligula ended up playing Ole Ole Ole, on the violin, at his last Rome burning orgy. Franchise folded and moved to Britannia. Supposedly it was Nero. Another power forward thrown on the trash heap.
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Post by dannycater on Jul 27, 2023 17:10:55 GMT
Caligula ended up playing Ole Ole Ole, on the violin, at his last Rome burning orgy. Franchise folded and moved to Britannia. Supposedly it was Nero. Caligula was a goon, no different than Ogie Oglethorpe
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Post by dannycater on Jul 27, 2023 17:11:33 GMT
Alexander the Great One...now that guy was a high end scorer and playmaker
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Post by dannycater on Jul 27, 2023 17:12:49 GMT
It is not known exactly what made Bergeron to wait days after his birthday to announce his retirement. The theory I believe is Bergeron was going to give time to heal his herniated disk in his back. Then the rumors of his practicing a few weeks back. Finally, he announces his retirement. Quite simply, Bergeron's herniated disk did not heal enough. The doctors said he needed more time to heal. So he retired. Sweeney was aware and hoping for the best. End of the story.
One opinion here, but why is there a need to compare one player to another especially from 50 years ago. I am sure Orr was the best player ever*. I do not get bothered by the Gretzky comments that he was the best. Actually in a team game is it really that important?, see McJesus. Bergeron was what he was, a great center. My daughter is the same age as Bergeron. I texted her the other day to remark on Bergeron's retirement. As a teenager she thought he was handsome. So in the next few years I gave her a signed jersey and photo of Patrice. She still has them. Her husband scoffed at me when I said he was going to be a very good player. Then Randy Jones happened. Later I gave my daughter and her husband tickets to a Bs game to watch Patrice. She was on the balcony directly above the now famous Lucic hit. She is a Bs fan! And she is a Bergeron fan. She thinks he was a great player. Now was Eddie Shore a great player? I don't know and I don't think too many remember seeing him play. So why compare. The only thing that matters is someone thought he was a great player. * How great would Orr have been if he had medical care from the 1980's onward? Interesting conversation, but it did not happen. So........... yeah, who cares I say. the bold is a statement of fact Isla. seems more like an opinion to me. Could you please clarify. as far as the comparisons go, there were none, until my pal danny misinterpreted part of a post, and he went off on a tangent we pals, ain't we George?
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Post by islamorada on Jul 27, 2023 18:17:26 GMT
It is not known exactly what made Bergeron to wait days after his birthday to announce his retirement. The theory I believe is Bergeron was going to give time to heal his herniated disk in his back. Then the rumors of his practicing a few weeks back. Finally, he announces his retirement. Quite simply, Bergeron's herniated disk did not heal enough. The doctors said he needed more time to heal. So he retired. Sweeney was aware and hoping for the best. End of the story.
One opinion here, but why is there a need to compare one player to another especially from 50 years ago. I am sure Orr was the best player ever*. I do not get bothered by the Gretzky comments that he was the best. Actually in a team game is it really that important?, see McJesus. Bergeron was what he was, a great center. My daughter is the same age as Bergeron. I texted her the other day to remark on Bergeron's retirement. As a teenager she thought he was handsome. So in the next few years I gave her a signed jersey and photo of Patrice. She still has them. Her husband scoffed at me when I said he was going to be a very good player. Then Randy Jones happened. Later I gave my daughter and her husband tickets to a Bs game to watch Patrice. She was on the balcony directly above the now famous Lucic hit. She is a Bs fan! And she is a Bergeron fan. She thinks he was a great player. Now was Eddie Shore a great player? I don't know and I don't think too many remember seeing him play. So why compare. The only thing that matters is someone thought he was a great player. * How great would Orr have been if he had medical care from the 1980's onward? Interesting conversation, but it did not happen. So........... yeah, who cares I say. the bold is a statement of fact Isla. seems more like an opinion to me. Could you please clarify. as far as the comparisons go, there were none, until my pal danny misinterpreted part of a post, and he went off on a tangent The previous sentence states "theory", I believe it is true by following bread crumbs. So, the statement is an opinion of mine. To wit: Bergeron will wait to make a decision to retire, Don Sweeney waits as well, Bergeron's birthday two months later then he retires. Bergeron has no reason to hold back on a decision if he is going to retire, why, well he has a record of being quite honest and forthright. I guess Sweeney could be using a leverage ploy of retirement to work on a trade for a center. I find that not fitting to character either. The herniated disk was mentioned in one of Fluto's post Bergeron retirement articles. It is logical as well. Why? Bergeron wants to wait to have a few months to heal. Once he realizes it won't then he decides to retire. All what he says afterwards really does not contradict that thought. To say Sweeney failed or Bergeron was not forthright seems way out of character. My opinion.
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Post by islamorada on Jul 27, 2023 18:21:57 GMT
the bold is a statement of fact Isla. seems more like an opinion to me. Could you please clarify. as far as the comparisons go, there were none, until my pal danny misinterpreted part of a post, and he went off on a tangent The previous sentence states "theory", I believe it is true by following bread crumbs. So, the statement is an opinion of mine. To wit: Bergeron will wait to make a decision to retire, Don Sweeney waits as well, Bergeron's birthday two months later then he retires. Bergeron has no reason to hold back on a decision if he is going to retire, why, well he has a record of being quite honest and forthright. I guess Sweeney could be using a leverage ploy of retirement to work on a trade for a center. I find that not fitting to character either. The herniated disk was mentioned in one of Fluto's post Bergeron retirement articles. It is logical as well. Why? Bergeron wants to wait to have a few months to heal. Once he realizes it won't then he decides to retire. All what he says afterwards really does not contradict that thought. To say Sweeney failed or Bergeron was not forthright seems way out of character. My opinion. On the comparison discussion, well, it is fine. I agree it is not really a good one as there are too many factors to do comparisons. It is just a matter of watching a great player in each game. I have watched game 7 recently again. It was too bad they lost the real coup de grace for Bergeron.
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Post by The OC on Jul 27, 2023 18:26:40 GMT
It is not known exactly what made Bergeron to wait days after his birthday to announce his retirement. The theory I believe is Bergeron was going to give time to heal his herniated disk in his back. Then the rumors of his practicing a few weeks back. Finally, he announces his retirement. Quite simply, Bergeron's herniated disk did not heal enough. The doctors said he needed more time to heal. So he retired. Sweeney was aware and hoping for the best. End of the story. One opinion here, but why is there a need to compare one player to another especially from 50 years ago. I am sure Orr was the best player ever*. I do not get bothered by the Gretzky comments that he was the best. Actually in a team game is it really that important?, see McJesus. Bergeron was what he was, a great center. My daughter is the same age as Bergeron. I texted her the other day to remark on Bergeron's retirement. As a teenager she thought he was handsome. So in the next few years I gave her a signed jersey and photo of Patrice. She still has them. Her husband scoffed at me when I said he was going to be a very good player. Then Randy Jones happened. Later I gave my daughter and her husband tickets to a Bs game to watch Patrice. She was on the balcony directly above the now famous Lucic hit. She is a Bs fan! And she is a Bergeron fan. She thinks he was a great player. Now was Eddie Shore a great player? I don't know and I don't think too many remember seeing him play. So why compare. The only thing that matters is someone thought he was a great player. * How great would Orr have been if he had medical care from the 1980's onward? Interesting conversation, but it did not happen. So........... yeah, who cares I say. Great story.
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Post by bookboy007 on Jul 27, 2023 18:35:37 GMT
I'm not going there, but if you're putting #37 on the same parallel as #9, you don't understand NHL hockey very well. Stick to the pom poms. 6-time Selke winner, maybe the best faceoff man in NHL history, played in the most fast-paced, talented era in NHL hockey...I understand NHL quite well. Gordie was a great player too, and I have the right to put #37 on that parallel. 6 time Selke vs. 6 time Hart and Art Ross. In the HoF conversations, I have always liked the arguments that the really narrow definition of Hall worthy should mean that you are the best at your position for an extended period of time. This seems like a subset of that: Best defensive forward as distinguished from simply best player...most valuable player. The pool of eligible players is much smaller and the criteria much narrower for the Selke. Opinion is opinion; I like to look at this kind of thing to see how aligned to facts an opinion is. Love Bergeron; not nearly as physical or offensively dominant as Howe.
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Post by bookboy007 on Jul 27, 2023 18:42:56 GMT
Only reason I lose respect is the never-ending uncertainty. If he was going to retire, he should have decided before the draft so Sweeney could be free to make any moves that may have presented themselves. DK too for that matter. This whole sitting on the fence for the entire off-season thing is maddening and I don't understand why Sweeney lets it happen. I can't say this often enough. Sweeney was not ever restricted in terms of the moves he could make by Bergeron's indecision. Never. Not once. Nor DK. If Sweeney did anything other than proceed to make the best moves available to him to improve his hockey club, it's on him. Any competent executive would make the moves needed and then adjust if Bergeron decided to come back. The money has never been identified as an issue. It would be easy for them to find a way to make his money fit. If they acquired a C and Bergeron came back, both Zacha and Coyle are capable of adjusting to life on the wing. Losing respect for Bergeron because he made US wait for HIS life-altering decision makes no sense to me.
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Post by asmaha on Jul 27, 2023 18:44:31 GMT
Not to beat a dead horse, but my point was that Ty Anderson indicated that the player tribute video was recorded on break-up day in May. Anderson would have been there that day as part of the media coverage, the video itself does not use a green screen, and some of the players in it have not been in Boston for weeks. www.nhl.com/bruins/video/bergeron-congrats-messages/t-277437088/c-18141862I only bring it up because there's a lot of hand-wringing about Bergeron making the team wait...and it really seems like the org knew.
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Post by dannycater on Jul 27, 2023 19:19:13 GMT
Not to beat a dead horse, but my point was that Ty Anderson indicated that the player tribute video was recorded on break-up day in May. Anderson would have been there that day as part of the media coverage, the video itself does not use a green screen, and some of the players in it have not been in Boston for weeks. www.nhl.com/bruins/video/bergeron-congrats-messages/t-277437088/c-18141862I only bring it up because there's a lot of hand-wringing about Bergeron making the team wait...and it really seems like the org knew. But does it matter? Who cares when he made the decision. I agree about transparency but the B's aren't on a lot of subjects.
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Post by dannycater on Jul 27, 2023 19:22:26 GMT
6-time Selke winner, maybe the best faceoff man in NHL history, played in the most fast-paced, talented era in NHL hockey...I understand NHL quite well. Gordie was a great player too, and I have the right to put #37 on that parallel. 6 time Selke vs. 6 time Hart and Art Ross. In the HoF conversations, I have always liked the arguments that the really narrow definition of Hall worthy should mean that you are the best at your position for an extended period of time. This seems like a subset of that: Best defensive forward as distinguished from simply best player...most valuable player. The pool of eligible players is much smaller and the criteria much narrower for the Selke. Opinion is opinion; I like to look at this kind of thing to see how aligned to facts an opinion is. Love Bergeron; not nearly as physical or offensively dominant as Howe. Howe played in a different era and was not a center. The responsibilities of today's NHL center is beyond belief in terms of penalty kill, PP, faceoffs and the consequences of losing a faceoff in 2023 as opposed to losing a faceoff in 1955. Gordie Howe is a legend, but Bergeron's overall skill set is legendary as well. No need to compare. Bobby Orr could have played today, not many others could have kept up today's pace, Howe probably would have, but not many in the old 6-team league.
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Post by RichHillOntario on Jul 27, 2023 19:46:00 GMT
I won't judge Bergy. After 19 years of professional hockey, the toll on his body must have been immense. Money was not the issue, it never was. I honestly believe it was a combination of the physical toll and parenthood calling. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to watch him for so many years. Nothing but thanks and respect...and very sad I pray he comes back as a coach!I'd prefer it be with no other organization but the Bruins.
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Post by bookboy007 on Jul 27, 2023 19:49:32 GMT
Not to beat a dead horse, but my point was that Ty Anderson indicated that the player tribute video was recorded on break-up day in May. Anderson would have been there that day as part of the media coverage, the video itself does not use a green screen, and some of the players in it have not been in Boston for weeks. www.nhl.com/bruins/video/bergeron-congrats-messages/t-277437088/c-18141862I only bring it up because there's a lot of hand-wringing about Bergeron making the team wait...and it really seems like the org knew. I have done this sort of thing in various jobs - meaning you do something like this knowing that there's a coin flip where heads means use it and tails means bury it so no one ever knows you shot it. I would think they did that here, and I wouldn't be surprised if they did it last year, too, and that you could make a few shekkels if you ever found a digital copy. You wouldn't have to know one way or the other, necessarily. And you wouldn't want to have to track down Lindholm in Sweden and Pastrnak in a rub n tug somewhere in the DR and Marchand in whatever deer blind he and Kevan Miller are in getting blackout drunk.
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Post by dannycater on Jul 27, 2023 19:53:17 GMT
Not to beat a dead horse, but my point was that Ty Anderson indicated that the player tribute video was recorded on break-up day in May. Anderson would have been there that day as part of the media coverage, the video itself does not use a green screen, and some of the players in it have not been in Boston for weeks. www.nhl.com/bruins/video/bergeron-congrats-messages/t-277437088/c-18141862I only bring it up because there's a lot of hand-wringing about Bergeron making the team wait...and it really seems like the org knew. I have done this sort of thing in various jobs - meaning you do something like this knowing that there's a coin flip where heads means use it and tails means bury it so no one ever knows you shot it. I would think they did that here, and I wouldn't be surprised if they did it last year, too, and that you could make a few shekkels if you ever found a digital copy. You wouldn't have to know one way or the other, necessarily. And you wouldn't want to have to track down Lindholm in Sweden and Pastrnak in a rub n tug somewhere in the DR and Marchand in whatever deer blind he and Kevan Miller are in getting blackout drunk. The PR guy did his job. Plain and simple.
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Post by bookboy007 on Jul 27, 2023 19:55:40 GMT
6 time Selke vs. 6 time Hart and Art Ross. In the HoF conversations, I have always liked the arguments that the really narrow definition of Hall worthy should mean that you are the best at your position for an extended period of time. This seems like a subset of that: Best defensive forward as distinguished from simply best player...most valuable player. The pool of eligible players is much smaller and the criteria much narrower for the Selke. Opinion is opinion; I like to look at this kind of thing to see how aligned to facts an opinion is. Love Bergeron; not nearly as physical or offensively dominant as Howe. Howe played in a different era and was not a center. The responsibilities of today's NHL center is beyond belief in terms of penalty kill, PP, faceoffs and the consequences of losing a faceoff in 2023 as opposed to losing a faceoff in 1955. Gordie Howe is a legend, but Bergeron's overall skill set is legendary as well. No need to compare. Bobby Orr could have played today, not many others could have kept up today's pace, Howe probably would have, but not many in the old 6-team league. A lot of this is why you look at something like the Hart Trophy. If a player is voted the most valuable player, it means he's more valuable regardless of position, responsibilities typical of the position etc. etc.. I'm also on the side of the comparison conversation that says you have to adjust any player for inflation so to speak. You can't just say that the players and the game are more athletic and faster and stronger and and and. They're that way because they came up with better nutrition, better coaching, better equipment, better facilities. You have to give a Howe or a Shore equal access to those benefits and then ask yourself how they'd have done or else you might as well say sure, Gordie was great in his day, but these days I'm fairly confident that the worst player in the league could out-play him because he's dead. I think Orr defending McDavid would be the kind of hockey where you never take your eyes off those two, because they'd be moving faster than everyone else. Maybe Pavel Girle.
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Post by dannycater on Jul 27, 2023 19:58:40 GMT
Howe played in a different era and was not a center. The responsibilities of today's NHL center is beyond belief in terms of penalty kill, PP, faceoffs and the consequences of losing a faceoff in 2023 as opposed to losing a faceoff in 1955. Gordie Howe is a legend, but Bergeron's overall skill set is legendary as well. No need to compare. Bobby Orr could have played today, not many others could have kept up today's pace, Howe probably would have, but not many in the old 6-team league. A lot of this is why you look at something like the Hart Trophy. If a player is voted the most valuable player, it means he's more valuable regardless of position, responsibilities typical of the position etc. etc.. I'm also on the side of the comparison conversation that says you have to adjust any player for inflation so to speak. You can't just say that the players and the game are more athletic and faster and stronger and and and. They're that way because they came up with better nutrition, better coaching, better equipment, better facilities. You have to give a Howe or a Shore equal access to those benefits and then ask yourself how they'd have done or else you might as well say sure, Gordie was great in his day, but these days I'm fairly confident that the worst player in the league could out-play him because he's dead. I think Orr defending McDavid would be the kind of hockey where you never take your eyes off those two, because they'd be moving faster than everyone else. Maybe Pavel Girle. Howe dead at 88 could still outperform Foligno...on the Hart Trophy thing..it's voted on, I'm not taking anything away from Howe...but he was the best of how many guys playing in the old NHL...6 teams x 18 = 108 players..today the Hart Trophy winner has to be selected among 30 plus teams and exponential amount of players. Sorry Gordie was great, but again we're talking different eras
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Post by bookboy007 on Jul 27, 2023 19:58:43 GMT
I won't judge Bergy. After 19 years of professional hockey, the toll on his body must have been immense. Money was not the issue, it never was. I honestly believe it was a combination of the physical toll and parenthood calling. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to watch him for so many years. Nothing but thanks and respect...and very sad I pray he comes back as a coach!With no other organization. I wonder what the plan is. I have avoided the presser so far, so maybe he said something about what's next. I wonder if it's important to him and to his wife to go back to a French-speaking environment, for example. And would that mean a role in junior hockey (since I can't see him ever working for the Scabs) at least until the NHL goes back to Quebec City?
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Post by asmaha on Jul 27, 2023 20:16:37 GMT
With no other organization. I wonder what the plan is. I have avoided the presser so far, so maybe he said something about what's next. I wonder if it's important to him and to his wife to go back to a French-speaking environment, for example. And would that mean a role in junior hockey (since I can't see him ever working for the Scabs) at least until the NHL goes back to Quebec City? He specifically said coaching might not be his thing and that he didn't have a strong feeling about what's next. Brick did a nice post-presser interview that's probably out there somewhere.
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