NowDoYouBelieve Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Which current Sabres players will eventually see their names and numbers hung atop the arena? My prediction is Miller, Vanek, and Butler (just have a good feeling on him). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Which current Sabres players will eventually see their names and numbers hung atop the arena? My prediction is Miller, Vanek, and Butler (just have a good feeling on him). Realistically, I'd say that only Vanek has a shot. Miller will be very good, but I don't see him reaching that level. It's way too early to say anything about Butler, but it's generally harder for defensemen to get that honor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Realistically, I'd say that only Vanek has a shot. Miller will be very good, but I don't see him reaching that level. It's way too early to say anything about Butler, but it's generally harder for defensemen to get that honor. Miller would need a couple Vezinas before he should ever be considered. I don't see that ever happening. Hell, he might need a Hart or two before he belongs in the same conversation as the next goalie who will have his number up there someday. Edit: On second thought, a Conn Smythe would be enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 If Vanek can keep his game going for years to come I could see him going up. Maybe Gerbe if he really turns into something special. There's really no one on this team though that screams number retirement greatness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowDoYouBelieve Posted February 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Realistically, I'd say that only Vanek has a shot. Miller will be very good, but I don't see him reaching that level. It's way too early to say anything about Butler, but it's generally harder for defensemen to get that honor. What if Miller retires as the Sabres' all time wins leader and delivers us the cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 42,25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Eleven Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 42,25 Richard Smehlik? Really? In seriousness, no current Sabre, unless Vanek scores 500 in a Sabres' uniform. I don't think LaFontaine's number or Gare's number should have been retired, either. This honor shouldn't be given cheaply. My thinking is that there are three numbers in Sabres history that definitely should be retired, and that for two more, there's a strong argument: 2--That's just what has to be done when an active player dies. 11, 39--should be obvious. 7, 14--arguable. Without the whole line, the Sabres might never have generated the excitement and momentum that are so important to the early years of a franchise. 25? Let Tampa do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Way too early to tell. I think Vanek could be, Miller might have an outside shot, and given their legends, Max and Timmy should be in the rafters right now. Buffalo has too many retired number as it is. That honor should be for the very best in franchise history. EDIT: I didn't read Eleven's post all the way through. Good stuff, and I agree. The only numbers that should be up there are 11 and 39. I would have been fine with putting Tim Horton on the "wall of Fame" or something similar, but it's hard to argue when an active player dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Richard Smehlik? Really? In seriousness, no current Sabre, unless Vanek scores 500 in a Sabres' uniform. I don't think LaFontaine's number or Gare's number should have been retired, either. This honor shouldn't be given cheaply. My thinking is that there are three numbers in Sabres history that definitely should be retired, and that for two more, there's a strong argument: 2--That's just what has to be done when an active player dies. 11, 39--should be obvious. 7, 14--arguable. Without the whole line, the Sabres might never have generated the excitement and momentum that are so important to the early years of a franchise. 25? Let Tampa do it. Why would Tampa retire Varada's number? I don't know about 42. I liked Mikko Makela but I don't think he is worthy of having a number retired. Maybe a statue or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Way too early to tell. I think Vanek could be, Miller might have an outside shot, and given their legends, Max and Timmy should be in the rafters right now. Buffalo has too many retired number as it is. That honor should be for the very best in franchise history. EDIT: I didn't read Eleven's post all the way through. Good stuff, and I agree. The only numbers that should be up there are 11 and 39. I would have been fine with putting Tim Horton on the "wall of Fame" or something similar, but it's hard to argue when an active player dies. :sick: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 :sick: ;) Liked that one, did ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted February 18, 2009 Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 42,25 Gerbe and Mancari? Now, that's wishful thinking. ;) How about 22? (No, not Mair.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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