Comments on: Numbers Game

By: Victor

Victor — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:37:01 +0000

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

By: TD

TD — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:18:42 +0000

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

By: Schultz for Norris

Schultz for Norris — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:33:35 +0000

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

By: maruk

maruk — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:33:10 +0000

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

By: SYF

SYF — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:22:46 +0000

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.

By: Tyler

Tyler — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:51:39 +0000

Anton wore 24 in the SEL junior league.

By: Gustafsson

Gustafsson — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:50:35 +0000

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

By: Sombrero Guy

Sombrero Guy — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:47:56 +0000

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.

By: OrderedChaos (Mike Rucki)

OrderedChaos (Mike Rucki) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:37:43 +0000

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.

By: Mike in SF

Mike in SF — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:11:57 +0000

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