As soon as he announces his retirement they better be setting a date for an evening celebrating him and Tuukka that ends with both 33 and 40 going up into the rafters. IMO that is the only proper send off.
That's an intriguing suggestion. On one hand, I'd like Z to have his big night solo, because he deserves to bask in the glow of fan/teammate/management affection by himself.
(Even at its nadir under Jeremy Jacobs and Sinden/OC, the Boston Bruins organization has always done an excellent job celebrating and commemorating the greats who have played here. I expect nothing less per Z.)
Then again, it would be a classy move to honor Tuukka as well. Note that I didn't use the word "appropriate" or the phrase "no brainer" there.
Even for me, not a Rask hater but sometime critic, Tuukka continues to evoke an ambivalent response. His time in Boston remains controversial, even now, with the benefit of hindsight. All I need to know about Rask as a person, if not a player, is contained in Shawn Thornton's highly readable "Fighting My Way to the Top" (with an assist from Dale Arnold). If "Thornty" endorses Tuukks or anyone else, they're okay in my book.
Somewhat strangely, Rask and Thornton hit it off immediately and became great friends. They even bought a boat together, with interesting results, as some of you may be aware.
In the event, come home, Big Man, we've got a party for you. And you, too, #40.
