As the Sunday evening of one final summer week before the start of Capitals rookie camp winds down, I have one further thought on the upcoming retirement of Mike Gartner’s #11. One to make that historic night truly grand.
Let’s go throwback for that game on December 28th.
Heck, even the night’s opponent, the Maple Leafs, should wear sweaters like these:
photo from the HHOF digital archives, on www.legendsofhockey.net
Bold reds and blues are easily distinguishable. No need for a road white.
(Incidentally, my deliberate posting above of a photo of the “Wild Thing” aside, this represents the style of jersey worn by Coach Boudreau during his multiple cups of coffee with the Leafs.)
The throwback sweaters would be a powerful symbol of the continuity of the franchise, one proud of its history — which would be especially worthwhile during a game that many Canadian hockey fans will be watching on LEAFS TV.
A franchise that shouldn’t be thought of as becoming relevant only since Alex Ovechkin began his NHL career.
It’s an idea so brilliant, it can’t possibly become reality.
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September 7, 2008 at 11:49 pm
chanuck
Totally brilliant and smart idea. That is why it will not happen. But wouldn’t it be awesome.
September 7, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Jimmy Jazz
Old school sweaters in game? I think that would be awesome.
Commercially though, I’m generally opposed to mixing old and new. Stitching a current skater’s name on the back of a vintage sweater (either original or repro) is nothing short base sacrilege. It’s just an excuse for newbie and fair-weather fans to put down $300 and act like a bunch of charlatans.
September 8, 2008 at 7:21 pm
pig pile
fantastic idea…..