Hall of Fame Jerseys You’d Never Wear: Part-4 NHL
Well here it is, the fourth and final installment of 4HT’s series on HOF jerseys fans should never wear. We have already looked at the NBA, NFL, and MLB, so only hockey remains. Since approximaely 14 people will read this, I’ll keep it short and sweet. Away we go…
Some players are not currently in the HOF, but will be at a later date
Wayne Gretzky—>Blues
I’m speechless here. Not only are those uniforms absolutely hideous, but any Blues fan with the sand to actually blow $100+ on a Great One jersey in 1996 is basically throwing up two middle fingers to St. Louis legend Brett Hull. If you are one of said people, hope it was worth it.
Bobby Orr—>Blackhawks
Orr is a Boston icon, plain and simple. The all-world, all-class superstar spent only 3 injury plagued seasons in Chicago, but never showed the flashes of greatness that made him “The greatest Bruin to ever live.” Hawk fans have too much pride to adorn themselves in a #4 sweater, as does everyone else.
Bobby is rumored to never cash a check from the Blackhawks because of injuries, what a badass
Brian Trottier—>Penguins
Trots won an astounding 6 Stanley Cups during his career as a player, including a “fourpeat” with the Islanders. His two with the Penguins, although impressive, weren’t nearly as significant seeing his contribution was minimal. With all the other great players on that loaded Pittsburgh roster, Pen fans should let Long Islanders cling to this hall of famer.
Pen fans are hording Malkin sweaters anyways these days
Ray Bourque—>Avalanche
We all understood Bourque left Boston to win a Stanley Cup, but #77 will be a Bruin until the rapture. Ray was one of the best defenders to ever lace up skates, and is an undisputed badass in NHL ‘95 for the Sega Genesis. He was one of only a few players rated in the high “90’s,” and it was absolutely impossible to score on the fast, hard hitting, ice bully.
Well deserved ending to a great career, but it should have happened in Beantown
Denis Savard—>Lightning
Another pretty straightforward one. The Lightning have won more Stanley Cups (1) in their short existence than 3 of the Original Six in that time-frame. Am I bitter about this? Yes. Does hockey belong in Florida? No. Should all Lightning jerseys be burned? Maybe. Do any of the 100 Tampa fans even know who Savvy is? Probably not.
The man who got Chicago to “Commit to the Indian”
Grant Fuhr—>Flames
The bulk of Fuhr’s productive career between the pipes was done in an Oilers jersey. Seeing that Flame fans have some serious hatred for their rivals from Edmonton, you won’t see too many of these guys in circulation. If you really want a Calgary jersey, get a Lanny MacDonald one, grow a big-ass “ginger beard,” and get it over with for crissakes.
Toys aren’t cool anytime, but a Fuhr Flames one is even less cool
Pat Lafontaine—>Rangers
Laffy put up very respectable numbers with the Rangers his last season in the NHL, but when the bread and butter of your career was completed on the OTHER two teams in New York, you have an unwearable jersey.
Pat moments before a concussion I’m sure…
Brett Hull—>Coyotes
The Golden Jet’s son will always be the first son of St. Louis. As a Blue, Brett was a scoring machine, and that trend continued in Dallas, where he won his first Stanley Cup. Seeing the ‘Yotes are going belly up, and managed to accomplish absolutely nothing in their entire existence (time in Winnipeg included), stay away from this one.
I’m here because I like to golf…..and the check cleared
Peter Forsberg—>Predators
The Scandanavian oaf dominated during his days in Colorado, and that is all you need to know. Seriously, that’s all you need to know. I’m not shitting you, that’s it.
“After I take this shit-rag off, I’m retiring an Av, with dignity.”
Ed Belfour—>Panthers
Eddie the Eagle is a legend in both Chicago and Minnesota. Hawk fans will always love him, and “North Star” fans were the only ones who really gave a crap when the Dallas Stars won it all. Hockey in Florida has already been established as a no-no, so this jersey can be thrown in the pile of burning Lightning ones.
Eagle, moments before getting pelted with rubber rats. Grow up people.
Mark Messier—Canucks
No doubt Messier has a huge following in hockey circles, but how can any Canuck fan (who isn’t self-loathing) put on this jersey after the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals? Go with Pavel Bure or Trevor Linden instead, you’ll thank me later.
Not to mention, he was part of the “Evil Empire” in Edmonton
Time for a “TWO FOR TUESDAY”
Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull—>Whalers
Before I get pelted with harpoons, allow me to state on record that Hartford had some of the sweetest jerseys ever manufactured. It has been a dream of mine to own a Zarley Zalapski one for a decade now. Even though the Whale is void of superstars like many other franchises, Gordie Howe is untouchable. Mr. Hockey only played there to be with his kids, and was 187 years old during that stint. Hockeytown is the only place a “Gordie Howe Hat-trick” belongs (goal, assist, fight in one game). On a side note, the “Steelhead Hat-trick” is: A) Drink a bottle of cheap whiskey B) Piss yourself C) Have sex with the fattest woman in the bar
The Golden Jet is part of the “holy trinity” of Blackhawk greats, that includes Stan Mikita, and Tony Esposito. We have the longest Cup drought in the league, so show a little fucking decency here.
Barf….
Puke…
Honorable Mention:
- Dale Hawerchuk—>Flyers
- Ron Francis—>Maple Leafs
- Brendan Shanahan—>Rangers
- Paul Coffey—>Blackhawks
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