dejeanneret Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Would you consider mirroring the number of the Great One bold? Balsy? Arrogant? Who cares? I think with him and McDavid being labeled the next two "generational" talents, I think him doing so would be news. I also think 99 puts a spotlight on him. Another player with lesser potential..not so much. Eichel? I think that would be a huge statement about the kids confidence and would heighten the expectations the league would have for him. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robviously Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) Well, he's not allowed to. So there's that. The NHL retired 99 league-wide to honor Wayne. Edited April 20, 2015 by Robviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 no. not a chance. 99 is retired across all teams. period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson's Flow Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Would you consider mirroring the number of the Great One bold? Balsy? Arrogant? Who cares? I think with him and McDavid being labeled the next two "generational" talents, I think him doing so would be news. I also think 99 puts a spotlight on him. Another player with lesser potential..not so much. Eichel? I think that would be a huge statement about the kids confidence and would heighten the expectations the league would have for him. Thoughts? I would expect Eichel to take #15, as that is the other number he has worn recently in competition. Kane gets 9 because he is clearly the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Doesn't matter what we think of it. When Gretzky retired, the NHL retired 99 leaguewide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustySabre Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Number 99 has been retired by the NHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) I would expect Eichel to take #15, as that is the other number he has worn recently in competition. Kane gets 9 because he is clearly the vet. That or 91 are the #'s I'd expect him to end up with. No reason for 91 except it's a top line forwardr's # (worn when 9 and 19 aren't available) and pretty sure he'd be the 1st Sabre to wear it. Edited April 20, 2015 by Taro T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 If I remember right, Jersey retired the Gretzky in NHL 99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Hey, was 99 retired by the league? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 i see that people have made it abundantly clear that the league retired #99. in terms of eichel's number, i heard this being discussed on WGR this morning. he wore 9 at BU. his twitter handle references 11 (not available, obviously). someone mentioned that he's worn 15 for the U.S. so, it sounds like it'll be 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimiVbaby Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 It'd be great! No one of significance has ever worn that number so it's certainly Jack Eichel's ball to run with. What are everyone's thoughts on possibly # 999? No player has yet to venture out into the 100's but I feel like Jack has the machismo and moxie to take that step! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IKnowPhysics Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) Well, if he can't wear #99, he can always wear #00. Or maybe 2, 7, 11, 14, 16, 18, or 39. Edited April 20, 2015 by IKnowPhysics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Sabres should make him wear 96. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 One better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 I think Kanesie will let Eichsie have #9. Kanesie will go with #29 (as in 2 9s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 99 is a girls' number......like from Get Smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Well, if he can't wear #99, he can always wear #00. Or maybe 2, 7, 11, 14, 16, 18, or 39. Don't forget decimals and (in honor of Leino?) negatives! :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Man X, Those seventies hotties are just plain old hot in an all natural way. Not like now a days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejeanneret Posted April 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Well, he's not allowed to. So there's that. The NHL retired 99 league-wide to honor Wayne. That's right....forgot that. Yeah, 15 makes sense then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 i see that people have made it abundantly clear that the league retired #99. in terms of eichel's number, i heard this being discussed on WGR this morning. he wore 9 at BU. his twitter handle references 11 (not available, obviously). someone mentioned that he's worn 15 for the U.S. so, it sounds like it'll be 15. We all know Rip is gonna give him 58 or whatever until he "earns" it ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Man X, Those seventies hotties are just plain old hot in an all natural way. Not like now a days. I wouldn't mind talking into to my shoe if she was on the other shoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 I wouldn't mind talking into to my shoe if she was on the other shoe. Cone of silence custom built for 2. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Cone of silence custom built for 2. :thumbsup: :lol: What's that Chief!? I can't hear you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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