Tampa Bay holding a news conference at 10am ET. MSL to join on conference call

[Irishguy42]

Jersey retirement? Joining the team as a coach or something?

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[Stammer Time*]

Probably the same as Lecavalier. Not a jersey retirement (yet?) but just a night honoring his career.

 

[Irishguy42]

His jersey will be retired.

Good for him and the organization for burying the hatchet.

 

[Hoek]

Very excited for this! Already have tickets to the game.

Full announcement here.

https://www.nhl.com/lightning/team/marty26

 

[tony d]

Makes sense to honor/retire his #. Perhaps the best player in the team's history.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Jersey retirement official.

 

[Thierry]

Ouch... isn't it a little awkward after only honoring career for Lecavalier ?

 

[NyQuil]

He was my favourite non-Senators player for many years.

Good for him!

 

[Beville]

Good on him, and rightly deserved in my opinion.

 

[Hoek]

Ouch... isn't it a little awkward after only honoring career for Lecavalier ?

A little but I imagine #4 will be retired next year. He only just retired this past summer.

 

[Kamiccolo]

Interesting after how he ended his career with them.

 

[jetsfan91]

Two Art Ross trophies, helped bring a Stanley Cup home to Tampa, a fan favourite for many years.. This is a no brainer. Glad both sides could let things go and come together for this. Much deserved, and classy of the Lightning organization.

 

[snipes]

Congrats TBL fans.

 

[The Underboss]

Good for him, but the way he left was crappy.

 

[Nemesis Prime]

Lecavalier's shoulda been the first to go up tbh.

 

[SensHulk]

good for him...but doesn't change the fact that he was a whiny little ****** when he left Tampa. I'm not even a lightning fan, but I'd still be pissed if someone did that to my team. Didn't even rescind the trade request after winning the gold medal..that's some ******* **** right there.

 

[Cassano]

Ouch... isn't it a little awkward after only honoring career for Lecavalier ?

Marty was easily their greatest player ever. He should rightfully be first.

 

[izzy]

Vinnys not being the first number being retired by Tampa is pretty disappointing

 

[Rorschach]

Vinnys not being the first number being retired by Tampa is pretty disappointing

First out, first in

 

[Sky04]

I feel like the Lightning are putting in a lot more effort into mending bridges with MSL despite him being the one to bail out.

 

[Bleedred]

Vinny should definitely get his number retired, but I think MSL should first.

I think they both should have their number retired though. The Lightning are still a relatively new franchise, but they have won a cup and they're old enough now to where they can retire a couple of numbers.

As of now, I think just those two should get that honor from them.