Vegas golden knights retired number #58 forever !!

**BigBusiness** · 04-01-18, 12:38 AM

Never heard of the vegas golden knights in my entire life.....

**themike78** · 04-01-18, 12:46 AM

Yeah definitely a classy thing to do. I cant believe how good this team is this year. It's gotta be the best expansion team's first year ever in any sport.

**CWD** · 04-01-18, 12:55 AM

i thought it was 59 ?

this PR crap is pathetic imo

**BigBusiness** · 04-01-18, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by CWD

i thought it was 59 ?

this PR crap is pathetic imo

It really is. I understand people died, but it's not like any of them were children. They were all adults.

**CWD** · 04-01-18, 01:05 AM

Originally posted by BigBusiness

It really is. I understand people died, but it's not like any of them were children. They were all adults.

i dont know about that spin, theres no words for what a tragedy it was

but they were busy congratulating people way too soon, and the hockey angle i could give a shit about that just corporate trash up at the arena thats what pro sports in vegas is about

f the raiders too

**VeggieDog** · 04-01-18, 01:05 AM

Not a classy move - just a PR stunt. There were 171 other murders besides those 58. VGK don't care about them? Oh that's right - they won't get any positive press for honoring the other nameless 171.

**dlowilly** · 04-01-18, 01:40 AM

Originally posted by BigBusiness

It really is. I understand people died, but it's not like any of them were children. They were all adults.

Says the guy who idolizes and immortalizes 2 worthless dead assholes in his avatar

**19th Hole** · 04-01-18, 01:52 AM

Originally posted by ikid2groove415

In Honer of the 58 people shot dead in last year shooting - classy organization

How does it feel to be the only guy in 3rd grade with a drivers license?

**HockeyRocks** · 04-01-18, 09:35 AM

Nice gesture by the Golden Nights..

**Mr KLC** · 04-01-18, 10:23 AM

Only famous players to wear a #58 were in football anyway. It's not like it's a number that'll mean anything sports wise.

**SportsMushroom** · 04-01-18, 11:02 AM

pr move

if you dont want to be accused of using a tragedy for pr, do something meaningful

like drop sponsors that sell guns, and have your stars create pro gun control advocacy ads

**HockeyRocks** · 04-01-18, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by Mr KLC

Only famous players to wear a #58 were in football anyway. It's not like it's a number that'll mean anything sports wise.

It's not about any player that wore that number...Come on.

**Mr KLC** · 04-01-18, 11:21 AM

They're already setting the scene for this. If Las Vegas does well in the playoffs, the media will start talking about how the Knights are doing this for the victims of the tragedy. That'll keep the gun control talk winds continuing to be flamed. I can see ESPN now. They hardly ever talk about hockey at all, but if Vegas wins a couple of series, they will start the talk of how they are doing this to heal the community. They'll probably then lead into some of the victim's families talking about how we must ban some or all guns.

**dlowilly** · 04-01-18, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by Mr KLC

They're already setting the scene for this. If Las Vegas does well in the playoffs, the media will start talking about how the Knights are doing this for the victims of the tragedy. That'll keep the gun control talk winds continuing to be flamed. I can see ESPN now. They hardly ever talk about hockey at all, but if Vegas wins a couple of series, they will start the talk of how they are doing this to heal the community. They'll probably then lead into some of the victim's families talking about how we must ban some or all guns.

This post will be a great bump

**Mr KLC** · 04-01-18, 12:15 PM

They will probably need to have an over/under on how many times NBC shows the #58 banner during each game.

**Foxx** · 04-01-18, 12:37 PM

Originally posted by VeggieDog

Not a classy move - just a PR stunt. There were 171 other murders besides those 58. VGK don't care about them? Oh that's right - they won't get any positive press for honoring the other nameless 171.

Exactly. Maybe they should just retire the number 1,100,000 to honor all the americans who died in war.

**lonegambler23** · 04-01-18, 01:11 PM

Originally posted by dlowilly

Says the guy who idolizes and immortalizes 2 worthless dead assholes in his avatar

**lakerboy** · 04-01-18, 01:14 PM

People still complaining no matter what the team did.

**nyplayer33** · 04-01-18, 01:44 PM

Wait...whats issue..they did it and it's out of respect
..why is it anything but very nice

**mitch51** · 04-02-18, 10:43 AM

For sure.

**bostonbruins** · 04-02-18, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by BigBusiness

Never heard of the vegas golden knights in my entire life.....

I never heard of them before this season and I'm a hockey fan .. weird

**MinnesotaFats** · 04-02-18, 11:52 AM

Whoever they play don't you think a series price of +300 is tempting.

Team overachieved all year but are ripe for a first round exit no???

**JIBBBY** · 04-02-18, 11:57 AM

I'm looking for this Vegas team to do some damage in the playoffs.. Bet them I say and especially at home.....

**Jayvegas420** · 04-02-18, 12:05 PM

Originally posted by bostonbruins

I never heard of them before this season and I'm a hockey fan .. weird

I've been a huge Vegas Knights fan for a few years now. Glad to see them finally make the playoffs.
Hope they can make the Grey Cup this year.

**Mike Huntertz** · 04-02-18, 08:49 PM

FWIW

At the rate of mass murders in the Exited States, I think there would be no numbers left if all teams followed suit!

The Knights are a new team and have amazed, let's cut 'em some slack on this one.

**thellama** · 04-02-18, 10:03 PM

We were checking out the Park near NY NY a few weeks ago and all these ppl with hockey jerseys started mobbing us. Game just got out, totally forgot there was a hockey team in Vegas. Really good for an expansion team... 500-1 odds to start the year to win the cup, now at 7-1 I think.

**Mike Huntertz** · 04-02-18, 11:05 PM

Cinderella?

**CWD** · 04-02-18, 11:10 PM

im all over sharks come playoff time

**ikid2groove415** · 04-02-18, 11:12 PM

Originally posted by CWD

im all over sharks come playoff time

Vegas just beat the sharks - Nashville is the clear favorite

**Microphone** · 04-02-18, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by BigBusiness

Never heard of the vegas golden knights in my entire life.....

One of the great stories in sports. Can't wait for the playoffs. Tremendous amount of parity in the league, regular season and post season. Unlike the NBA where, wow, the anointed 2 teams has expanded to 6, maybe. Congrats.

**Microphone** · 04-02-18, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by ikid2groove415

Vegas just beat the sharks - Nashville is the clear favorite

If Rask can step his game up a notch, the Bruins will win that finale.

**CWD** · 04-02-18, 11:17 PM

Originally posted by ikid2groove415

Vegas just beat the sharks - Nashville is the clear favorite

is it playoffs right now

**CWD** · 04-02-18, 11:17 PM

Originally posted by ikid2groove415

Vegas just beat the sharks - Nashville is the clear favorite

is it playoffs right now ? knights cant hit theyre soft af and going to get smashed

lets talk then

**ikid2groove415** · 04-02-18, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by CWD

is it playoffs right now ? knights cant hit theyre soft af and going to get smashed

lets talk then

Sharks not soft ?