I just read that ex-Montreal Canadien and Avalanche goaltending legend Patrick Roy is set to have his number 33 retired by the Canadiens sometime in November of this year. It’s an interesting story from a lot of different angles. Patrick, left in a huff in 1995 after a run-in with then-coach Mario Tremblay over being left in to be ravaged by the Detroit Red Wings to the tune of some nine goals. (there’s also an argument to be made for how an (supposed) all star goalie can beaten that many times, but I digress). He was traded to the Avalance shortly thereafter, setting (or continuing) the grand tradition of the spoiled athlete getting his wish when the wind doesn’t blow from exactly the right direction.
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