<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4AqtLG_0w7B3vEx00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4AqtLG_0w7B3vEx00" width="1280" height="853" >As the Columbus Blue Jackets prepare to honor Johnny Gaudreau, there's a proposal against retiring his number. The article suggests that instead of sealing #13 in the rafters, the team should create a living tribute. Each rookie would wear #13 during their first game, fostering a continuous legacy of Gaudreau's impact on the team, rather than letting his memory fade over time. The author argues that this approach would emphasize the commitment to building a championship team and inspire future players.<ul><li>The Toronto Maple Leafs retired the #6 jersey on April 1, 1992, in honor of Ace Bailey, who never played again after a serious injury.</li><li>The NHL did not make helmets compulsory until 1978, despite numerous concussions leading to serious repercussions in the sport.</li></ul>Yes, ButWhile retiring numbers is a common practice to honor players, it often leads to fading memories rather than ongoing legacies. The article argues for a different method that maintains a player’s memory alive within the team's culture rather than relegating it to nostalgia.State of Play<ul><li>The Blue Jackets have significant changes in team culture and strategy as they look to develop young talent.</li><li>Columbus aims to create a more engaged and motivated environment for both players and fans.</li></ul>If adopted, this proposal could reshape how teams honor players, potentially leading to new traditions in the NHL. This living tribute could encourage a culture of teamwork and ambition in the Blue Jackets franchise and inspire others to follow suit.Bottom LineLetting players wear #13 as a tribute would ensure Johnny Gaudreau's legacy endures within the team and its culture, promoting a spirit of growth and ambition for future generations rather than simply memorializing the past.</div></body>

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Opinion: Keep Johnny Gaudreau’s Number Alive in Tribute

As the Columbus Blue Jackets prepare to honor Johnny Gaudreau, there's a proposal against retiring his number. The article suggests that instead of sealing #13 in the rafters, the team should create a living tribute. Each rookie would wear #13 during their first game, fostering a continuous legacy of Gaudreau's impact on the team, rather than letting his memory fade over time. The author argues that this approach would emphasize the commitment to building a championship team and inspire future players.