LabattBlue Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app/?service=page&p...rticleid=289897 Hard to believe he is 57. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabreman Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 that means he retired at 31! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 If my math is correct, he was actually 36 when he retired (born 1950, retired after 20 games in the 1986-87 season.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR HOLLIDAY Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Nice post man, was my favourite player when I was 5 and is still my favourite player............ :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connee Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Connee, I watched that yesterday during my own youtube search but didn't have the sense to post it--thanks. Perreault was a freak of a hockey player, and the more amazing thing is that it never went to his head (not even during the acrimony with Sabres management). The guy was always about two things: the game and the fans. I even wonder how his wife dealt with it, he was so dedicated to hockey and to this city. The great thing is, we're lucky to have some guys like that on the Sabres roster right now. I'd love to know if Perreault has influence over them through his position with the team; if so, it's smart--and if not, well, they're interacting with the fans the right way anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connee Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Connee, I watched that yesterday during my own youtube search but didn't have the sense to post it--thanks. Perreault was a freak of a hockey player, and the more amazing thing is that it never went to his head (not even during the acrimony with Sabres management). The guy was always about two things: the game and the fans. I even wonder how his wife dealt with it, he was so dedicated to hockey and to this city. The great thing is, we're lucky to have some guys like that on the Sabres roster right now. I'd love to know if Perreault has influence over them through his position with the team; if so, it's smart--and if not, well, they're interacting with the fans the right way anyway. i like the last highlight where there are 4 NY Islanders at the blue line and he skates by all of them in alone and scores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 These guys look so small compare to current hockey players. I know part of that is the pads, braces, helmets, etc. But evening compensating for that, hockey players today just look much bigger, stronger and faster. Goalies are twice the size with all their padding. Less net to shoot for now. Also takes me back to the big hair era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frisky Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 It was a pretty sad time there for a while when they had cut ties with GP, but I'm glad that they brought him back into the team somehow. For me, when I think of the Sabres, he's one of the first people that pops into my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetweenThePipes00 Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 This one is even better ... it's great to hear the things non-Buffalo people say about him. Let's face it, he is the reason most of us are on this board today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8ltGKONXl0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Swannie_House Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 anyone know where I can get the audio/video of him singing (like the one they show at the arena after the Sabres win)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickshaw Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 This one is even better ... it's great to hear the things non-Buffalo people say about him. Let's face it, he is the reason most of us are on this board today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8ltGKONXl0 sniff....i got something in my eye.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connee Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 These guys look so small compare to current hockey players. I know part of that is the pads, braces, helmets, etc. But evening compensating for that, hockey players today just look much bigger, stronger and faster. Yes, but the competition was tighter then with only half the teams, the rinks were smaller, and the game was a lot tougher. The French Connection was as fast as anyone today. This one is even better ... it's great to hear the things non-Buffalo people say about him. Let's face it, he is the reason most of us are on this board today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8ltGKONXl0 Great, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Playfair Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 awesome!! Notice none of the defenders hook or slash after they get beat - this is how the game is supposed to be played where speed rules. Man were goalies horrible then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottlecap Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Perreault is God! :worthy: :worthy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connee Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Man were goalies horrible then! They were not horrible...Gilbert made them look horrible. Bernie Parent and Ken Dryden were as good as anyone today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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