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13 Comments

1. Jimmy Jazz wrote:

   Why shouldn’t he? This isn’t a Bobby Hull -> Brett Hull situation–although it’d be cool to see Anton be statistically better than Pops, a la Brett.

   25 June, 2008 at 12:11 pm | Permalink
2. usiel wrote:

   Don’t believe it should be forced on him so really just up to him. Wouldn’t have a prob if went with a different number. Anyone know what his number is currently. This internet thing is failing for me, heh.

   25 June, 2008 at 12:41 pm | Permalink
3. vt caps fan wrote:

   Lets let Anton create his own legacy and win the heart of Caps fans himself. He shouldn’t have to live in his father’s shadow.
   I just think it adds pressure on the guy. He should just go out there and play hockey, let the rest figure itself out. Just my 2 cents.

   25 June, 2008 at 1:11 pm | Permalink
4. Mike in SF wrote:

   The team should have retired Alan May’s jersey long ago, and then this wouldn’t be an issue.

   25 June, 2008 at 1:11 pm | Permalink
5. OrderedChaos (Mike Rucki) wrote:

   My take on it is: if Anton *wants* #16, then by all means it should be made available to him. But if he chooses a different number, hey, no worries.

   25 June, 2008 at 1:37 pm | Permalink
6. Sombrero Guy wrote:

   He may want to honor his dad, he may want to create his own identity. Either way, I just hope he becomes a regular contributor in a few seasons.

   25 June, 2008 at 1:47 pm | Permalink
7. Gustafsson wrote:

   Selfishly, I hope Anton DOES choose #16. That way my old school sweater (pictured above) is almost a 2 for 1.

   25 June, 2008 at 1:50 pm | Permalink
8. Tyler wrote:

   Anton wore 24 in the SEL junior league.

   25 June, 2008 at 1:51 pm | Permalink
9. SYF wrote:

   I voted, “No,” for the sole reason that Anton should be his own man and not have to be burdened by his father’s previous accomplishments.
   Let Anton decide on his own number. I think his achievements on the ice for the Caps should be his own legacy, which in turn becomes a tribute to his father. It shouldn’t have to do anything with a number on his sweater.

   25 June, 2008 at 3:22 pm | Permalink
10. maruk wrote:

    He should go with #61. Not enough #61’s in hockey.

    25 June, 2008 at 3:33 pm | Permalink
11. Schultz for Norris wrote:

    I’m not sure 16 will be available. I think they are planning to retire Sutherby’s use of that number.

    25 June, 2008 at 4:33 pm | Permalink
12. TD wrote:

    voted No
    Be your own man.
    Won’t it be hard enough being compared to Bengt, no need to make harder.

    25 June, 2008 at 9:18 pm | Permalink
13. Victor wrote:

    Let him pick his own number. If he wants 16, he should get 16. If he wants 99…OK, there’s a problem.

    26 June, 2008 at 8:37 am | Permalink

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