My bad – Brooks was a sixth round pick by Ottawa NOT a second round pick as I noted. Good catch on my mistake. Makes the call by our scouts even more impressive.
My bad – Brooks was a sixth round pick by Ottawa NOT a second round pick as I noted. Good catch on my mistake. Makes the call by our scouts even more impressive. As to Peter Bondra, you can’t retire a jersey until a player formally retires from the NHL. The new CBA doesn
Friesen wore 12, didn’t he?
The day we traded Bonzai was one of my most tragic as a fan. Whatever antics were involved in the leadup to the situation, the finality of seeing him wear no. 10 in Ottawa was a terrible feeling. Having said that, Brooksie is a veritable stud. He’s mucking up the crease, and creating great chances. We need to negotiate a fair contract with him.
Friesen wore 12 for a few games.
Thanks for the follow up Ted. With the additional info, it makes a bit more sense.
Long Live BONZAI!
Ted, thanks for the information on Peter Bondra. I may be mistaken but I don’t recall any player since him wearing number 12. So hopefully it will become official in the near future!