On behalf of an incalculable number of amateurs, connoisseurs and admirers, I would like to apologize to Mr. Wayne Gretzky at the beginning of this weekend, which brings together all the bigwigs of hockey around the stars of the NHL.
Dear Wayne, you who still hold or share 61 records in this league that you have so outrageously dominated, please forgive these lucky minds for never thinking of introducing a single small trophy in your name.
A few hours away from that all-star match, where specifically six of your unearned grades count, you know that there are, and always will be, people who realize that no athlete, in any sport, can equal the Its discipline reached its climax in Oder, so fabulous, phenomenal. Search, you will not find.
A GOOD GUY
However, the trophy, awarded to the league’s top scorer, bears the name of Art Ross, a guard who died 60 years ago, an attacking defender of course but who never finished first in the league.
We’ll never understand that this trophy isn’t identified with a guy who’s already racked up 215 points in one campaign, a total that will most likely never be touched.
Wayne Gretzky, while he’s the greatest, might as well be the greatest of the forgotten.
For you, the greatest might have been Mario Lemieux, Bobby Orr, Maurice Richard or Gordie Howe, but on paper Wayne is all alone, all alone, all alone and he will be forever.
Bettman may be strong in finance, but not very strong in Enlightenment. When all the teams at the circuit unanimously decided to retire the number 99 shirt, I think that could have been a clue Gary, right?
DO NOT WAIT
Wayne Gretzky, an accomplished athlete, a man of class, a lovely personality. Are you waiting for him to die? He’s only 63 years old, that’s the time.
If you don’t want to take the trophy away from Art Ross, a defenseman I repeat, then create the Wayne Gretzky trophy for playoff top scorer. Wayne still holds the record of 47 points in 18 games recorded in 1984. It would be surprising if anyone managed to get close to this one someday. It shouldn’t surprise us in this league that the trophy for best defender is named James Norris.
A good gentleman, yes, but he’s never played in the league.
The best defender is rather Bobby Orr, who has won eight times, Lidstrom seven times, Doug Harvey seven times and Raymond Bourque five times.
Have a great weekend Gary!
From the enclave
- The annual salary of Gary Bettman is still over $10 million per year. Some pay up a million a month. his deputy, Bill Dalyplays annually in the 4 million dollars.
- Reply to Nathalie M. Leylah Fernandez measures 172 centimeters or almost 5 feet and 8.
- Happy birthday to my friend from Chicago and Florida. Denis Savard celebrates his 62nd birthday today.
- On February 4, 1989, many of us felt like we were on the edge of our seats Guy Lafleur returned to the forum in a New York Rangers uniform. Another memorable Saturday night with two goals and an assist by Flower against Patrick Roy. The Canadiens still won 7-5. It’s been 34 years today.
- For the first time in its prestigious history, the Tournoi Pee-Wee de Québec will welcome an all-female division. Welcome to twelve girls teams starting next week from the rest of Canada, the United States and even Europe.
- Speedy recovery for a great Quebec hockey player. Karl Thifault85 spring, recovering from a heart problem discovered last December.
- When things are going well, you have to say so. Congratulations to Department of Wildlife officials for assuring us that Quebec’s moose and deer herd are healthy. The article from Julien Cabanathis week, is coherent and encouraging.
- Did you know that Jake Chelios, son of Chris, 31, is still playing in the KHL? Defender, he plays for the Kunlun Chinese team (representing Beijing) where Alex Kovalev trained two years ago. Jake has only played five games in the NHL (with Detroit in 2018) and he notably plays with Quebecois Devin Brosseau, a guy from Saint-Lambert.
- And since it’s about KHL, Alexander Radulov is back in this circuit with Ak Bars Kazan and he is his team’s first counterattack. He is 36 years old and would be surprising to see him in the area again.
- In the KHL, 63 players are Canadian, or 8% of all ice hockey players at that circuit.
- Would you like to work at a world-class golf club next summer? The Saint-Hyacinthe golf course (like many others) is looking for staff ([email protected]).
