Patrick Roy's #33 to be retired tonight....

[Hawkeye-X]

Your thoughts?

I think this guy deserved his #33 retired forever. Roy happens to be one of the greatest goalies to play in the NHL history. I don't think most of his records would even be eclipsed for a long time.

"Saint" Patrick Roy

Records:
Holds National Hockey League record for most regular-season wins by a goaltender (484).
Holds National Hockey Leauge record for most most 30-or-more-win seasons by a goaltender (11).
Holds National Hockey League career postseason record for most games played by a goaltender (219).
Holds National Hockey League career postseason record for most wins (137).
Holds National Hockey League career postseason record for most minutes (13545).
Holds National Hockey League career postseason record for most shutouts (19).
Shares National Hockey League single-season record for most postseason shutouts (4), 2000.
Shares National Hockey League single-season postseason record for most wins (16), 1993.
Shares National Hockey League single-season postseason record for most wins (16), 1996.
Shares National Hockey League single-season postseason record for most wins (16), 2001.
Shares National Hockey League record for most consecutive postseason wins (11), 1993.
Became National Hockey League's all-time playoff win leader with his 89th win vs. 7-0 victory over Chicago, April 24, 1997.
Became youngest goaltender to record 400 victories (33 years), February 5, 1999.
Recorded 15th career National Hockey League postseason shutout (2-0 victory over Dallas), tying Hall-of-Famer Clint Benedict, May 19, 2000.
On June 7, 2001, Patrick blanked the New Jersey Devils (4-0 win, 24 saves) in Game Six of the Stanley Cup Finals, becoming the thirteenth goaltender in National Hockey League history to record four shutouts in one postseason. Roy's Avalanche would win the Cup, overcoming a 3-2 deficit to take the series in seven games.
Holds Colorado Avalanche franchise all-time record for most games played by a goaltender (352).
Holds Colorado Avalanche franchise all-time record for most wins by a goaltender (195).
Holds Colorado Avalanche franchise all-time record for most shutouts (23).
Holds Colorado Avalanche franchise all-time record for lowest goals-against average (2.39).
Youngest player (20 years) to win the Conn Smythe Trophy, 1986.
Tied Colorado Avalanche franchise postseason record with 31 penalty minutes at Detroit, April 1, 1998.

Milestones:

Earned 200th National Hockey League victory (4-3 win vs. NY Rangers), October 31, 1992.
Recorded 25th National Hockey League shutout (3-0 win over Hartford), January 26, 1994.
Played in 500th National Hockey League game (vs. NY Islanders), February 20, 1995.
Earned his 300th National Hockey League victory in a 7-5 victory over the Edmonton Oilers at McNichols Arena; Roy made 19 saves (on 24 shots), February 19, 1996.
Earned 300th National Hockey League victory (7-5 win vs. Edmonton), February 19, 1996.
Recorded 30th National Hockey League shutout (4-0 win vs. Toronto), March 3, 1996.
Played in 600th National Hockey League game (vs. Edmonton), October 23, 1996.
On April 24, 1997, Roy recorded a 7-0 shutout of the Chicago Blackhawks, and recorded his 89th career National Hockey League postseason victory. This eclipsed the record held by Billy Smith.
Earned 350th National Hockey League victory (at Calgary), October 3, 1997.
Recorded 40th National Hockey League shutout (vs. Phoenix), February 26, 1998.
Played in 700th National Hockey League game (vs. Edmonton), March 2, 1998.
Earned 400th National Hockey League victory (at Detroit), February 5, 1999.
Earned 500th National Hockey League victory (including postseason) (at Dallas), February 7, 1999.
Earned 448th National Hockey League victory (4-3 OT win at Washington), breaking record held by Terry Sawchuk, October 17, 2000.
On December 26, 2001, Patrick earned his 500th National Hockey League regular-season victory with a 31-save shutout of the Dallas Stars, 2-0, in Dallas. Patrick became the first NHLer to reach this milestone, and recorded his 59th career shutout in the process.
On January 20, 2003, Patrick played in his 1000th regular-season National Hockey League game, as the Colorado Avalanche faced the Dallas Stars at Pepsi Center. Roy made twenty-nine saves in the 1-1 tie.

[bif]

1. Didn't know he was retiring.

If the WIngs had him in goal, we would have won about 10 straight Cups.

[5thGenDemocrat]

8. Darned right

The Wings did something like that when they had the previous Best Goaltender Ever, Terry Sawchuk.
John
Doesn't mind giving "Wah" his props now that he's retired. Damned if I was going to do it before then.

[Robb]

2. I'm a fan

Really a fantastic minder. I can't imagine doing what he did, at the "ripe old age" he did it. He's been playing forever; I can't imagine his records being beaten until we have another young prodigy like him.

I have to admit I'll miss hearing the most commonly uttered phrase in hockey: "...Save by Roy....save by Roy....save by Roy...."

Fortunately I'll still be able to hear the second most commonly uttered phrase: "...Forsberg still has the puck....Forsberg still has the puck....Forsberg still has the puck..." :)

[Hawkeye-X]

3. at least for a year

You know Foppa wants to go back to Sweden and play for his team... I think it's a mistake, IMHO. Hopefully the CBA issues will be resolved before the season is over, so there is no lockout.

Hawkeye-X

[rjbcar27]

5. Yeah man, I miss Gary Thorne shouting - "SAVE BY ROY!"

One thing I REALLY miss about the US is the hockey. I can still watch the second half of the season live here in the UK, but it's on in the middle of the night.

I used to love ESPN's coverage of the NHL.

Roy rocks, what an amazing minder. Patrick Roy deserves this honour in my opinion.

His eyes used to spook me.

[zelda7743]

12. One of the phrases I uttered most

When watching the Avs was "God Damnit Roy, get back in the net!" His puck-handling was not his greatest strength.

I miss him.

[ronzo]

4. You got that right!

You said it all. Roy's the man.

:toast:

[GOPisEvil]

6. And, he has the best smack-talk line EVER!!!

Jeremy Roenick was playing for the Blackhawks and running his mouth about something or another. Patrick's response: "I can't hear him. I've got my two Stanley Cup rings in my ears." }( Ouch, babe!

[Hawkeye-X]

7. this deserves a hearty kick

:kick:

[Forkboy]

13. I remember that

one of the best quotes in sports history.

[ScreamingMeemie]

9. Not a big hockey fan, but I just don't like him. Remember

when he had all those doohickeys on his gear to make him bulkier and to try and stop pucks? Good luck to him anyway. He was a good goalie. I did love Vernon though...when everyone here in Detroit hated him.

[Kat45]

10. He was a great goaltender; man, I hated him!

As a good Bruins fan, I always hated the Canadiens, and when he was with them, and they were playing the Bruins, it was tough to get one by him.

He deserves to have his number retired. BTW, which team is retiring it?

[ZenLefty]

11. Avalanche

They retired his jersey here in Colorado; now it hangs up with Ray Borque's 77.

I doubt the Canadiens will do anything to honor him. They didn't part ways on very good terms, unfortunately. Their coach pretty much said he wouldn't amount to much in the NHL.

[Forkboy]

14. Worst move the Canadiens have ever made

and as a Bruins fan I thank them for it :)

[Avalux]

15. Ugggh

can't stand the guy. Total jerk and couldn't stand watchin' his freaky chicken head.
In fairness though, he was one helluva goalie.