Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 If this was indeed Joe's last game, then congratulations to him on a stellar career. One of the game's great ambassadors, a true picture of class, and an incredible player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hallelujahlogic 1 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 yeah for sure. what a great hockey player. i just wish he would have been on a better team ..nah awesome awesome player Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hossa 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 it won't be his last, he's stated or at least hinted many times in interviews that he doesn't want to retire, he still has a passion for the game mentally and physically Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 I highly doubt he hangs them up. But he has had a magnificent career, and I'd tip my hat to him any day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 He truly is one of the most accomplished hockey players ever. Hart, Pearson, Conn Smythe, Olympic gold medal, 2 Cups, and one of the most clutch playoff performers ever. Great guy, great player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Pfft Wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 If it was your last game, I applaud you and all your accomplishments.....aside from the ones in '96 and '01. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Wrong Meh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coolio Mendez 7 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Class act. He will be missed. :clap: :clap: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 ^ What he said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Don't leave, Joey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeeMan 52 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 yeah for sure. what a great hockey player. i just wish he would have been on a better team ..nah awesome awesome player Agree. but mind you Wings rule Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 he is one of the reasons why i started watching this sport so he gets a big Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yemack 1 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 It was a mixed feeling of joy and little bit of sadness while watching this game. I hope Joe comes back for 1 more year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puertoricanWingsfan 5 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 perhaps the greatest wrist shot in the game. Classy guy, hell of a player. But I sure would love to end his career on an ass-whooping like this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tennessee Wing Fan 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 I have always been a Joe Sakic fan. I understand that he plays for the enemy, but still one hell of a hockey player and comes across as a true gentleman. I do hope that he sticks around for another year or two. Let's GO Wings!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukonethree 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 He's obviously still got it. I can't imagine that he won't be back next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 As I've said, the only reason you can have for disliking him is because he's just so good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 I don't understand the talk about Sakic retiring. Where did this come from? The guy is still relatively young (but then again, being a Wings fan, maybe we're just used to older players), and he's still putting up the same points as he did years ago. Why, exactly, would he retire now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 CONGRATS ON A GREAT CAREER. at least if he retires i will be able to hate the entire team, i could never not admire the stand up guy joe is. job well done mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 I don't think he'll retire. He's a legend though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favshortie51913 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 I don't understand the talk about Sakic retiring. Where did this come from? The guy is still relatively young (but then again, being a Wings fan, maybe we're just used to older players), and he's still putting up the same points as he did years ago. Why, exactly, would he retire now? Maybe because he had Hernia surgery and he may not be at 100%. He is one of the best face off men in the league. He needs to stay in the game until he is at least 40. I am a fan of his and I hope he doesn't retire. IT was a classy move though by Quenville to let him take the last shift if it was his last shift. I wish Babcock would have let Stevie do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted May 2, 2008 Sakic ranks amongst the most respected players of all time. 1. Steve Yzerman 2. Bobby Orr 3. Mario Lemieux 4. Joe Sakic . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
