No Wrap-Up Tonight, Just Tkachuk Talk
by gallagher on Apr 9, 2010 10:38 PM CDT
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PrintWinning is more fun than losing and big wins are always a blast, but tonight was about Keith Tkachuk's final NHL game in St. Louis and the fans got exactly what we wanted: the opportunity say thanks to No. 7.
There was lots of talk about Tkachuk's Hall of Fame resume tonight and I even heard people discussing whether or not his number should be retired. I'll let you all set the tone on those discussions in the comments, but here are his numbers:
NHL Stats:
- Over 1,200 NHL games played
- 538 NHL goals
- 1,065 points
- Over 2,200 PIM
- One of only seven NHLers to score over 1,000 points and total over 2,000 PIM
Blues Ranks:
- Fifth all-time with 208 goals as a Blue
- Seventh all-time with 427 points as a Blue
- Fourth all-time with 96 power play goals as a Blue
- Seventh all-time with 28 game-winning goals as a Blue
In your opinion, what's his legacy in St. Louis?
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Here too. Felt the emotions in the seats…can imagine what it was like on the ice and in the locker room.
by I_AM_SPARTACUS on Apr 9, 2010 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice
I will try and post some of mine later…
Looks like you were about 3 or 4 sections to my right. 315ish? I am 318.
Here is one….
PC Load Letter? What the fuck does that mean?
lol yes
315..Right on point! We raged because we sat in 324 for our 10 game pack this year and tonight of all night’s they won the damn roulette buffet lol
Why are your pictures so much clearer? Jealous.
I used my wife's camera.
with a 200mm telephoto lens.
It’s a Nikon D3000…
When the security staff looked at the camera to see if it was a “200” lens, I carefully put my thumb over the “200” which is off a bit more than the other numbers on the “zoom ring.”
I am also in row “B” (the 2nd row).
PC Load Letter? What the fuck does that mean?
This picture makes me think of these guys going, "Will I ever get a montage like this when I retire?"
Most know the answer is no.
I hope all these youngsters see the love and respect paid to a guy who stays with one team and battles. Hopefully there’s motivation there.
Great pic, Dan.
I was thinking the same thing
These guys were ALL watching the tribute on the the jumbo. I took like 7 or 8 shots hoping ONE of them would be as good as this one was, and in every picture, they were all watching it.
How cool is it Ellers and Junlund were able to play (among their 1st) NHL game with Walt’s last game.?
Thanks for the compliment. I will try and post some more soon. I got game action, as well as several of the tributes.
PC Load Letter? What the fuck does that mean?
Just caught the tweet from Panger...
… then a re-tweet from Frenchie. Sad, but why extend it, really? Give him some time off to get adjusted to the concept of being retired at age 38.
Lucky.
Reporter: There`s a "stamp out the Beatles movement" underway in Detroit. What are you going to do about it?
Paul McCartney: We`re going to start a campaign to stamp out Detroit.
If it wasn't for the disallowed goal
Walt would have had a goal and 2 assists and the blues would have ended the night with 7 goals. I think Walt like so many before him despite what the fucking douchenozzles on STLtrollday day, will be another good soldier who we couldn’t take to the promised land but will be remembered for giving him all for this team.
He raged at the world, at his family, at his life. But mostly he just raged.
by Icion on Apr 9, 2010 11:55 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Hall of Fame, Retiring Number
I think that he’ll get in the Hall of Fame AND he’ll get his number retired. But I’m an optimist. His legacy? Being one of the most offensive tough guys we’ve ever had.
- a Tale from my Creased Mind
Retire it for all four of the greats who wore it here:
Red Berenson
Garry Unger
Joe Mullen
Keith Tkachuk
Every one of ‘em should be in the Hall of Fame; there haven’t been many better American-born NHLers than Mullen or Tkachuk.
B.
"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."
-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851
http://futurenotes.blogspot.com
by Tomorrows Blues on Apr 10, 2010 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
or wait until 7 greats have worn it
then we can do a 7 for 7
A strong anvil fears no hammer
by Childhood Trauma on Apr 10, 2010 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
They should have retired #7 with Red
now we got this whole #7 mess to deal with.
Just a chew toy for the hockey gods
And that makes me think that they won't retire it
But they could do what they’ve done with No. 5. There are two “honored” numbers, 5 and 14. The 5 banner has a heart and 14 has the candle for Wickenheiser. I could see them doing something like that with 7 and have players keep wearing it.
www.stlouisgametime.com
by Brad Lee on Apr 10, 2010 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That is a friggin' fantastic idea...
…worthy of pne of my best efforts:
"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."
-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851
http://futurenotes.blogspot.com
by Tomorrows Blues on Apr 10, 2010 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe THAT'S what the presser is for next week?
"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."
-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851
http://futurenotes.blogspot.com
by Tomorrows Blues on Apr 10, 2010 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
The 5 banner has a heart…
Damn straight it does, considering the two players who have worn it and who spring most quickly to mind…
"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."
-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851
http://futurenotes.blogspot.com
by Tomorrows Blues on Apr 10, 2010 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
who?
A strong anvil fears no hammer
by Childhood Trauma on Apr 10, 2010 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I was thinking the sane thing…while on the can this morning
by I_AM_SPARTACUS on Apr 10, 2010 3:03 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Hey, Nelson Emerson was not bad at all...
One of the few Blues’ draft picks in the 80’s to actually be worth a shit.
B.
"If we do not prepare for ourselves the role of the hammer, there will be nothing left but that of the anvil."
-- Otto von Bismarck, 1851
http://futurenotes.blogspot.com
by Tomorrows Blues on Apr 10, 2010 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Walt's legacy will probably be indifferent as time goes on.
But I will always love Big Walt for having heart, guts and a killer instinct, not to mention a loyalty to the team and city with which he retired. Oh, and because real men score goals with their face if they have to.
St. Louis Game Time . . . I need another beer.
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