So the Canucks didn’t make the playoffs for the second time in 3 years, I’m very disappointed but have high hopes for next season, I will comment further in a future post. Last night the it wasn’t about the playoffs and the 7-1 ass kicking we got from the Flames didn’t matter. It was all about the all-time favorite Canuck Trevor Linden who has not only put together a great career but he’s a great person who has put so much into this city.
It almost seemed like he is pressured to retire now with the reception Trevor got and the assumptions from the media. But I still think he might come back for another year, that’s if Alain Vigneault is fired. He’s not a fit on AV’s team and was benched about 20+ games this season, it’s only fitting for him to retire if AV is still coaching.
Trevor is one of the most classiest and nicest players in the NHL. All of his work with charities and kids funds and helping out around the city has made me respect him even more. I remember the day he got traded during the Mike Keenan/Mark Messier era, it brought in some good talent like Todd Bertuzzi and Bryan McCabe but I think the hearts of all Canuck fans were ripped right out. Seeing him play for other teams like Montreal, Washington and the New York Islanders was very surreal and it just didn’t seem right. But when he got traded back to Vancouver it was one of the best days as a Canuck fan. Since then he’s always been the most popular Canuck.
At the end of the game last night, Jarome Iginla did one of the most classiest things I’ve seen in professional sports, getting his team to come out and shake Trevor’s hand. The whole game was emotional but the end and the post-game festivities definitely brought tears to most Canuck fans. I always have hated the Calgary Flames but it’s really hard to hate them when they do a classy thing like this.
If this is Trevor’s last season, he will be sorely missed. His number 16 will be hung up in the rafters of GM Place when they retire his jersey. Thank-you Trevor for the memories.
Here are some videos dedicated to Trevor Linden, also highlights from last night.
Trevor Linden Tribute:
Trevor’s Last Game, respect from the Calgary Flames:
Trevor Linden’s Story Part 1:
Trevor Linden’s Story Part 2:
Trevor Linden’s Story Part 3:
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