Unknown Soul Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I got into a discussion the other day about Dano's 3 and Scotty's 4 and how Marty's 30 is next to be retired. But how about Elias, is he worthy enough for the same honor, I think so, but know others who disagree. I'd like to see what everyone has to say about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Unquestionably yes. Not even a discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 is there really anything to discuss here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 is there really anything to discuss here? The fact that the OP says he knows others who disgaree that Patty should have his number retired bothers me. If there are people in this fanbase who don't think that #26 should be raised to the rafters, you need to go root for some other team. Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I feel I'm very tight on number retirement. For me Elias is a tentative yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie2Hottie Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 110% YES! It is a MUST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastonealive Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I gotta agree with Devils731 - I was number retirement to be EXTREMELY rare. That said, Elias will likely retire as the career team leader in most offensive categories, so I'd say yes. But really, once Brodeur & probably Elias are in the rafters, I think it needs to take a special talent/soul to get back up there again. I really think we're only a year or two shy of finally getting some type of Ring of Fire/Hall of Fame thing to honor great, but not number-retirement-worthy, members of the organization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Soul Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 The fact that the OP says he knows others who disgaree that Patty should have his number retired bothers me. If there are people in this fanbase who don't think that #26 should be raised to the rafters, you need to go root for some other team. Seriously. haha exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheprodigy Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 We did this discussion a couple of months back and the result was nearly a unanimous yes. I don't understand how you get argue against it, really. He's a Devil through and through and has had a great career all in a Devils uniform, including 2 Cups. Not much more you could ask for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 The fact that the OP says he knows others who disgaree that Patty should have his number retired bothers me. If there are people in this fanbase who don't think that #26 should be raised to the rafters, you need to go root for some other team. Seriously. I feel the same way bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunninWithTheDevil Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 id pick patty before id pick nieds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilNurn Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Yes. More interesting discussion: if Kovy wins two cups with the Devils (same as Elias) and stays for the remainder of his career, does he deserve to have his number retired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 The only thing to discuss would be the details of the retirement ceremony. I would want it done at the last game he wants to play, before the game have something special, and after the game retire the jersey or before the NEXT game retire the jersey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevs89 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Yes. More interesting discussion: if Kovy wins two cups with the Devils (same as Elias) and stays for the remainder of his career, does he deserve to have his number retired? I think Kovy could pass Patty in all time devils scoring, but I don't see him winning more than one cup, and if we do, I don't think he will have the impact that Elias has had on our team. Kovy is just our skilled guy, nothing more, nothing less. Elias is a leader and an all around great player. I would LOVE to see 26 hanging in the rafters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDPucks Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 No brainer Yes. The larger question is will Patty get a call from the HOF in Toronto. Patty's 189 points shy of 1,000 which would guarantee him entrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubanjd305 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 No fvcking question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRASHER Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 he gets it only because he had a hat trick last night.... no other reason....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justdo3043 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 who's the one guy who said no...obviously it mustve been a mistake...def yes and besides no one else is going to want 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njmar Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 We did this discussion a couple of months back and the result was nearly a unanimous yes. I don't understand how you get argue against it, really. He's a Devil through and through and has had a great career all in a Devils uniform, including 2 Cups. Not much more you could ask for. I could ask for Patty to get another Cup with the Devils before he retires in a Devils jersey Absolutely yes, #26 need to be in the rafters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie McKraut Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 no brainer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Soul Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 so i guess i got a definitive answer to rub in my friends face? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrthemike Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 What sort of question is this. Of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucifersDog Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Absolutely yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Who the hell voted no? Go be a Rangers fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeCups Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 No brainer Yes. The larger question is will Patty get a call from the HOF in Toronto. Patty's 189 points shy of 1,000 which would guarantee him entrance. Elias will definitely have his number retired, it is silly to even discuss that. However, in what world does 1,000 points "guarantee entrance"? Tell our Assistant Coach Adam Oates that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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