Popular Post RWJC Posted October 12, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2023 Published 2 months ago but worth posting in new forum: Canucks’ Ian Cole announces he’s changing jersey numbers out of respect for Luc Bourdon Newly-signed Vancouver Canucks defenceman Ian Cole is changing his jersey number. On Friday, the Canucks announced the numbers for their three NHL free agent signings. Carson Soucy will wear number seven, Teddy Blueger will wear Bo Horvat’s old number 53, and Ian Cole was set to wear number 28, the number he’s worn for essentially the entirety of his professional career. But upon the announcement, some Canucks fans took issue with the fact that Cole’s 28 was last worn by the late Luc Bourdon, who tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident just three months past his 21st birthday. Cole was not made aware of the significance of the jersey number upon signing in Vancouver and didn’t take long to change his mind once the decision was made public. On Saturday afternoon, Cole announced that he’ll be wearing number 82 next season instead. Here’s what the veteran defenceman had to say in a statement released by the team: “When I signed with the Vancouver Canucks, I was asked what number I wanted. I responded that I would love to wear #28, the number I’ve worn on my jersey since I was 12 years old and basically my whole professional career. When the selection was made public, I found out the significance of the number. While I did not know Luc nor did I know he wore #28 with the Canucks, I certainly remember his heartbreaking story and tragic passing. Out of respect to him and to honour his memory I have decided to change my jersey number to #82.” Cole will become the second Canuck in history to wear number 82, as the first and last player prior to Cole was Nikolay Goldobin, who wore the number in 2017 before switching to number 77 the following season. Cole signed a one-year deal with the Canucks at a cap hit of $3 million on the first day of free agency earlier this month following a strong year with the Tampa Bay Lightning. By David Quadrelli 2 months ago https://canucksarmy.com/news/amp/canucks-ian-cole-announces-changing-jersey-number-respect-luc-bourdon 4 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post R3aL Posted October 12, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2023 10 minutes ago, RWJC said: Published 2 months ago but worth posting in new forum: Canucks’ Ian Cole announces he’s changing jersey numbers out of respect for Luc Bourdon Newly-signed Vancouver Canucks defenceman Ian Cole is changing his jersey number. On Friday, the Canucks announced the numbers for their three NHL free agent signings. Carson Soucy will wear number seven, Teddy Blueger will wear Bo Horvat’s old number 53, and Ian Cole was set to wear number 28, the number he’s worn for essentially the entirety of his professional career. But upon the announcement, some Canucks fans took issue with the fact that Cole’s 28 was last worn by the late Luc Bourdon, who tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident just three months past his 21st birthday. Cole was not made aware of the significance of the jersey number upon signing in Vancouver and didn’t take long to change his mind once the decision was made public. On Saturday afternoon, Cole announced that he’ll be wearing number 82 next season instead. Here’s what the veteran defenceman had to say in a statement released by the team: “When I signed with the Vancouver Canucks, I was asked what number I wanted. I responded that I would love to wear #28, the number I’ve worn on my jersey since I was 12 years old and basically my whole professional career. When the selection was made public, I found out the significance of the number. While I did not know Luc nor did I know he wore #28 with the Canucks, I certainly remember his heartbreaking story and tragic passing. Out of respect to him and to honour his memory I have decided to change my jersey number to #82.” Cole will become the second Canuck in history to wear number 82, as the first and last player prior to Cole was Nikolay Goldobin, who wore the number in 2017 before switching to number 77 the following season. Cole signed a one-year deal with the Canucks at a cap hit of $3 million on the first day of free agency earlier this month following a strong year with the Tampa Bay Lightning. By David Quadrelli 2 months ago https://canucksarmy.com/news/amp/canucks-ian-cole-announces-changing-jersey-number-respect-luc-bourdon Dudes solid on and off the ice so happy we have added him he looked great 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jeremy Hronek Posted October 12, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2023 4 hours ago, RWJC said: Published 2 months ago but worth posting in new forum: Canucks’ Ian Cole announces he’s changing jersey numbers out of respect for Luc Bourdon Newly-signed Vancouver Canucks defenceman Ian Cole is changing his jersey number. On Friday, the Canucks announced the numbers for their three NHL free agent signings. Carson Soucy will wear number seven, Teddy Blueger will wear Bo Horvat’s old number 53, and Ian Cole was set to wear number 28, the number he’s worn for essentially the entirety of his professional career. But upon the announcement, some Canucks fans took issue with the fact that Cole’s 28 was last worn by the late Luc Bourdon, who tragically passed away in a motorcycle accident just three months past his 21st birthday. Cole was not made aware of the significance of the jersey number upon signing in Vancouver and didn’t take long to change his mind once the decision was made public. On Saturday afternoon, Cole announced that he’ll be wearing number 82 next season instead. Here’s what the veteran defenceman had to say in a statement released by the team: “When I signed with the Vancouver Canucks, I was asked what number I wanted. I responded that I would love to wear #28, the number I’ve worn on my jersey since I was 12 years old and basically my whole professional career. When the selection was made public, I found out the significance of the number. While I did not know Luc nor did I know he wore #28 with the Canucks, I certainly remember his heartbreaking story and tragic passing. Out of respect to him and to honour his memory I have decided to change my jersey number to #82.” Cole will become the second Canuck in history to wear number 82, as the first and last player prior to Cole was Nikolay Goldobin, who wore the number in 2017 before switching to number 77 the following season. Cole signed a one-year deal with the Canucks at a cap hit of $3 million on the first day of free agency earlier this month following a strong year with the Tampa Bay Lightning. By David Quadrelli 2 months ago https://canucksarmy.com/news/amp/canucks-ian-cole-announces-changing-jersey-number-respect-luc-bourdon While a guy like Mark Messier took a giant poo the size of Squamish on the chest of Wayne Maki, a guy like Ian Cole goes out of his way to show respect and empathy towards the fallen Luc Bourdon. "The Mark Messier leadership award." 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wilbur Posted October 12, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Jeremy Hronek said: While a guy like Mark Messier took a giant poo the size of Squamish on the chest of Wayne Maki, a guy like Ian Cole goes out of his way to show respect and empathy towards the fallen Luc Bourdon. "The Mark Messier leadership award." Maybe Messier figured if he reversed the numbers like Cole did he wouldn't have Maki's number anymore. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analyst82 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Class act! The guy has been to the playoffs so many times! He can teach our young guys a thing or two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.Tallhouse Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamer4GM Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Such a great add to our crew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 You could certainly see the quality of the guy on the ice last night. He and Hronek were miles above Myers and the kids. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 "Free agent signing Ian Cole is the Canucks’ union representative with the NHLPA and he told Postmedia's Patrick Johnston that the Canucks’ support for Pride Night and other community initiatives was a big reason why he signed in Vancouver." Between this and the number change, Cole seems like a solid dude. I'm a fan. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoop Hogg Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Wilbur said: Maybe Messier figured if he reversed the numbers like Cole did he wouldn't have Maki's number anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawkDrummer Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 The man has respect, good for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Cole was solid last night. Played well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Biestra Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 6 hours ago, Jeremy Hronek said: While a guy like Mark Messier took a giant poo the size of Squamish on the chest of Wayne Maki, a guy like Ian Cole goes out of his way to show respect and empathy towards the fallen Luc Bourdon. "The Mark Messier leadership award." Sounds like Messier even tried to steal Stan Smyl's nickname and become the new Steamer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucklehead44 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 (edited) 32 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Cole was solid last night. Played well. Cole is a much better player than I thought he was when we signed him. He works so well with Myers - they are a solid 2nd pair. Hughes with Hronek gives us a dominant 1st pairing. If we can find a way to bring Bear back I think he would work great with Soucy and give us more options to mix things up. I don’t mind Juulsen -I think he can he can handle a 3rd pairing assignment fine and is physical. I was surprised to see he averaged 19:25 TOI in his rookie season with decent results Edited October 12, 2023 by Canucklehead44 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, Canucklehead44 said: Cole is a much better player than I thought he was when we signed him. He works so well with Myers - they are a solid 2nd pair. Hughes with Hronek gives us a dominant 1st pairing. If we can find a way to bring Bear back I think he would work great with Soucy and give us more options to mix things up. I don’t mind Juulsen -I think he can he can handle a 3rd pairing assignment fine and is physical. I was surprised to see he averaged 19:25 TOI in his rookie season with decent results The defense is leagues better than it was. More talent, more size, more experience. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff Tannen Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Obviously good that he changed numbers and I wouldn't blame Cole for not knowing, but isn't it a bit weird that no one on the staff flagged it up before the initial annoucement? I missed this in the other place, so maybe it's already been gone over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 6 hours ago, MeanSeanBean said: "Free agent signing Ian Cole is the Canucks’ union representative with the NHLPA and he told Postmedia's Patrick Johnston that the Canucks’ support for Pride Night and other community initiatives was a big reason why he signed in Vancouver." Between this and the number change, Cole seems like a solid dude. I'm a fan. It would be great if a bunch of players decided to use the tape. The league backed off mandating participation, mandating non-participation should be met with the same social backlash. What is the league going to do, make teams forfeit games? That would be spectacular headlines on every major media broadcast on the continent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 34 minutes ago, Provost said: It would be great if a bunch of players decided to use the tape. The league backed off mandating participation, mandating non-participation should be met with the same social backlash. What is the league going to do, make teams forfeit games? That would be spectacular headlines on every major media broadcast on the continent. Scott Laughton said he's going to. Hope more players follow suit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 7 hours ago, Snoop Hogg said: Bad enough you guys mention Its name, but you have to add a picture I have to see too? I thought this forum was going to be different and just a little more classy than the old forum but I guess I was wrong… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJC Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 17 minutes ago, Flipper said: Bad enough you guys mention Its name, but you have to add a picture I have to see too? I thought this forum was going to be different and just a little more classy than the old forum but I guess I was wrong… It’s’ nipples are staring at you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6of1_halfdozenofother Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 1 minute ago, RWJC said: It’s’ nipples are staring at you. It is kinda Mona Lisa-esque, isn't it? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 11 minutes ago, RWJC said: It’s’ nipples are staring at you. We need a vomit emoji now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoop Hogg Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Flipper said: Bad enough you guys mention Its name, but you have to add a picture I have to see too? I thought this forum was going to be different and just a little more classy than the old forum but I guess I was wrong… This is how I feel when people post that Jim Benning picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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