The roster that season, note the 3 rookies

https://www.hockey-refere...e.com/teams/VAN/1979.html

11-6 PO run No cup

https://www.hockey-refere...com/leagues/NHL_1982.html

The roster that season, note the 3 rookies

https://www.hockey-refere...e.com/teams/VAN/1979.html
- Nighthawk

I'm going to start flagging you if you continue this.

FA could again skip the silly/excessive players going into the ring of honour and the arena could be completely empty and when fans new fans/old fans/other teams fans come they can see what a sad sack of poop this team has been over the years.

They will probably come back again and again knowing how poopty the team has been.

It's a business, you are selling a history to people to get them in the seats.
- manvanfan

i guess i prefer the subtlety of not drawing attention to it. there is enough memorabilia around the rink that i dont think people will look up and say damn thats empty up there.

my other gripe with the ring of honour is that it actually looks great. imo i think it looks better than the jersey retirement banners. its easier to see/find and visually very impressive to have a picture of the player up there next to their name and number

NYI sweep Gretzky

https://www.hockey-refere...com/leagues/NHL_1983.html

Forgotten scoring leader

https://www.hockey-refere...e.com/teams/VAN/1984.html

Also a Pres GM Coach & Scout on that team

lol ya lump Higgins/Dorsett in with Burrows contributions here about as accurate as your Gaunce/Beagle debate...stick to wine Vintsy!!
- LordHumungous

“Burrows in the ring is fine...”

I can see you’re very passionate about Burrows greatness status. Admit it, you just like to argue.

In addition to the ring of honor, they should create a ring of “guys who try hard and other stuff too”

i guess i prefer the subtlety of not drawing attention to it. there is enough memorabilia around the rink that i dont think people will look up and say damn thats empty up there.

my other gripe with the ring of honour is that it actually looks great. imo i think it looks better than the jersey retirement banners. its easier to see/find and visually very impressive to have a picture of the player up there next to their name and number
- johnnykarate

I like European football (soccer) and my team AC Milan used to be real good in 90s to mid 2000s and they have been pretty mediocre for quite a while. A few years ago they built their own museum for all the trophies. They are one of the most storied teams in world soccer but literally they built a museum to attract fans again. It's has worked.

My uncle is a Scotsman. He went and visited the Tottenham Hotspurs stadium a few years back and he got a behind the scenes tour and saw the history of the club. Watched a game. He is now like a kid who has picked his favourite team and is learning about their history. I think he has completely forgotten about his childhood team Hibernian F.C. in Scotland.

I'm not for just throwing anybody into the ring of honour or jersey retirements but there is certainly something to it to for fans.

As you even state that the ring of honour looks great. The actual history of the club never winning a stanley cup isn't something to be promoted but you've got to do something to show their is history to the club and the ring of honour is all they have right now.

“Burrows in the ring is fine...”

I can see you’re very passionate about Burrows greatness status. Admit it, you just like to argue.

In addition to the ring of honor, they should create a ring of “guys who try hard and other stuff too”
- 1970vintage

I thought that was the banners outside? Isn't that why Sutter is/was up there?

I like European football (soccer) and my team AC Milan used to be real good in 90s to mid 2000s and they have been pretty mediocre for quite a while. A few years ago they built their own museum for all the trophies. They are one of the most storied teams in world soccer but literally they built a museum to attract fans again. It's has worked.

My uncle is a Scotsman. He went and visited the Tottenham Hotspurs stadium a few years back and he got a behind the scenes tour and saw the history of the club. Watched a game. He is now like a kid who has picked his favourite team and is learning about their history. I think he has completely forgotten about his childhood team Hibernian F.C. in Scotland.

I'm not for just throwing anybody into the ring of honour or jersey retirements but there is certainly something to it to for fans.

As you even state that the ring of honour looks great. The actual history of the club never winning a stanley cup isn't something to be promoted but you've got to do something to show their is history to the club and the ring of honour is all they have right now.
- manvanfan

i would have zero issues with them building a museum and setting up exhibits of players. ive taken many stadium tours (including rogers arena) and think there is a difference between a permanent honour in the rafters and celebrating players achievements/moments for fan interaction

they are hall of fame players i dont think anyone is questioning that they are likely the two greatest canucks of all time, won league awards and are deserving of the honour of a jersey retirement.

its the other things that are silly/excessive like many of the ring of honor recipients. the bar for that is very low that you will run out of room quickly. ie - if mclean is up there then luongo deserves it. if ohlund is there then edler has to be
- johnnykarate

But should it take a week of celebration? they weren't the first twins on the moon or something. One night to raise their jerseys not 3 but ownership is very greedy.

I'm going to start flagging you if you continue this.
- manvanfan

He needs to keep up his 20%

lol no doubt. I'm ok with Burrows kid tried damn hard for this club loved it here gave his all almost every night. Scored HUGE goals in Nucks history. All good.
- LordHumungous

You forgot that he was willing to waive to help the club.

You forgot that he was willing to waive to help the club.
- Shuswap Wap

I think he waived for the extension.

MDZ said Boeser is a dummy and likes his beer yesterday, so hopefully better comments today.
- VANTEL

Why on earth does anyone care what MDZ thinks?

“Burrows in the ring is fine...”

I can see you’re very passionate about Burrows greatness status. Admit it, you just like to argue.

In addition to the ring of honor, they should create a ring of “guys who try hard and other stuff too”
- 1970vintage

For a bunch of people who seem to really like work ethic guys, hard to see why you don't like Burrows. Decade of working his way from undrafted to perennial 60 point 100 hit guy, absolute core piece during the 6-7 years we were contending. IS it all just about points with you guys? Clearly a leader of those teams, easy choice IMO.

BUT, where to draw the line? Does Bieksa get in? Kesler(not much honor, but no one played harder)? Luongo is an easy yes, I wont even get into that. I have no problem with Burr though, frankly there just aren't that many Canucks that stick out in my mind that aren't already in the ring, plus he was an absolute class act.

Holy poop, Burrows is getting his name on the ring?

This franchise needs to win something of importance quickly because this celebration of mediocrity is an embarrassment.

I hate this ownership group for emphasizing how mediocre this team has been and still is today with all this false recognition.
- bloatedmosquito

Making to one game is not mediocre. missing the playoffs every year is mediocre. 2005-2010 CAnucks were very, very good. They just weren't quite great. Mediocre is about as accurate as Trump saying the statue of Liberty is referring to Europeans.

Everyone who played on the 2011 Canucks team gets into the ring of honour!!

Everyone who played on the 2011 Canucks team gets into the ring of honour!!
- Marwood

Raffi Torres?

For a bunch of people who seem to really like work ethic guys, hard to see why you don't like Burrows. Decade of working his way from undrafted to perennial 60 point 100 hit guy, absolute core piece during the 6-7 years we were contending. IS it all just about points with you guys? Clearly a leader of those teams, easy choice IMO.

BUT, where to draw the line? Does Bieksa get in? Kesler(not much honor, but no one played harder)? Luongo is an easy yes, I wont even get into that. I have no problem with Burr though, frankly there just aren't that many Canucks that stick out in my mind that aren't already in the ring, plus he was an absolute class act.
- neem55

I love Burrows. But that doesn’t mean he needs honoring as one of the all time greats.

Raffi Torres?
- A_SteamingLombardi

Aaron Volpatti

Dan Rosen of the NHL.com thinks Hall will sign a long term extension with NJ but could get the same contract as Panarin

Aaron Volpatti
- manvanfan

Why on earth does anyone care what MDZ thinks?
- neem55

Petey likes brock though

Dan Rosen of the NHL.com thinks Hall will sign a long term extension with NJ but could get the same contract as Panarin
- 93Nucks

Good, heading down the Tavares leafs path