Pavel Bure is at Rogers Arena today

[stickside]

bringing him back to town definitely seems like a trial balloon to see how the vancity fans will react. hope he gets a fricken standing ovation if they show him on the jumbotron tonight

 

[JA]

If you guys would like to chime in on the discussion on the main boards:

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1395793

 

[Virtanen2Horvat]

I think Bure is here to retire his number 10.

 

[PG Canuck]

http://instagram.com/p/Xsj8vUNOFs/

Dat jersey.

Sure nice to see him in that uniform again.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

I think Bure is here to retire his number 10.

Not at this time, but I think it will be soon. Heavily alluded to this morning. Regardless of the plan, Aquaman deserves kudos for mending the bridge between Bure and the organization. Never thought I would see him in a Canucks jersey again. That picture is something else.

 

[LiquidSnake]

Not at this time, but I think it will be soon. Heavily alluded to this morning. Regardless of the plan, Aquaman deserves kudos for mending the bridge between Bure and the organization. Never thought I would see him in a Canucks jersey again. That picture is something else.

It better be next season where they retire it.

 

[Flik]

I remember moving from Edmonton to Vancouver when I was about 9 years old, I didn't really care much for the Canucks at all at the time.

Hell, I got to watch the Oilers during their dynasty and I've always held a soft spot for that team to this day, but Bure was the catalyst that made me a Canucks fan for life.

Good to see the Canucks organization finally extending an olive branch to him. Hope we retire his number next season.

 

[Seattle Totems]

Bure should have done like Fluery and played in the preseason for the Canucks.

 

[thepuckmonster]

Bure should have done like Fluery and played in the preseason for the Canucks.

I would think that'd be way cooler in a proper preseason as opposed to the rushed one we had.

 

[tantalum]

Don't really think you need the IMO in this case. It goes without saying, this guy is the most talented Canuck ever. While the Sedins will likely be known for their greater career accomplishments due to their longevity, Bure will always stand out as the most skilled Canuck to date.

You'd think that but boy oh boy have I had discussions with some that refuse to see it.

 

[Bubbles]

I remember a few years back team 1040 played an april fools joke and had bure come out of retirement to play for the canucks. Even had an interview with him. I must have texted a billion people before i realized what day it was.

 

[Royal Canuck]

Very nice of Bure to come here for the kids, shows that he actually cares about Vancouver and his time here.

 

[StIllmatic]

Can someone post the Bure video that was in the GDT on here?

 

[JA]

From Sportsnet:


The Jumbotron feed:

 

[StIllmatic]

From Sportsnet:


The Jumbotron feed:

THANK YOU!

 

[Karter]

The hockey gawd is having a son?

 

[BB6]

Bure should have done like Fluery and played in the preseason for the Canucks.

I'm willing to bet money if he wanted to he could still play and be effective.

 

[stickside]

From Sportsnet:


The Jumbotron feed:

thanks for posting this. didn't see the game so was wondering what the reception would be. looks like it was epic!

so grateful time heals all wounds

 

[Hal 9000*]

Very nice of Bure to come here for the kids, shows that he actually cares about Vancouver and his time here.

It's nice to know that the tried and true art of shaking hands and kissing babies can still win people over.

 

[vadim sharifijanov]

I'm willing to bet money if he wanted to he could still play and be effective.

i mean, we all love pavel for being the rocket and all that, but how incredibly much could he help this team just sitting back there at the point teeing up one-timers from the sedins on the PP?

 

[JanBulisPiggyBack]

He would win us some key face-offs and he would answer the bell whenever somebody messed with the Sedins. If we had been able to trade Luongo at the deadline, Bure would have given us the flexibility to not need a goaltender as part of the return because he is also an awesome backup

 

[Barney Gumble]

Bure should have done like Fluery and played in the preseason for the Canucks.

Bring back Gino as well (heck, invite Bure's brother along as well).

 

[13elieve]

He would win us some key face-offs and he would answer the bell whenever somebody messed with the Sedins. If we had been able to trade Luongo at the deadline, Bure would have given us the flexibility to not need a goaltender as part of the return because he is also an awesome backup

Bure could win the Vezina, Norris, and GM of the year if he came back.

 

[BB6]

i mean, we all love pavel for being the rocket and all that, but how incredibly much could he help this team just sitting back there at the point teeing up one-timers from the sedins on the PP?

for next years pre season? who cares, he doesn't look old and flabby, could be good, of course I'm against this if he wouldn't look good out there.

 

[JA]

This is from the 1994 Canucks Fan Appreciation Day. When Pavel's name was announced, the entire crowd erupted with excitement. This may be the loudest ovation a Vancouver player has ever received. He helped shape Vancouver into a hockey market:



His jersey retirement will be tremendous. Without a doubt, he is the greatest Canuck.