Recently, we asked which number the Boston Bruins should retire next.
While Patrice Bergeron’s No. 37 and Zdeno Chara’s No. 33 will no doubt hang from the TD Garden rafters one day soon, Bruins alumni are pushing for Wayne Cashman’s No. 12 to be retired. Several alums, including Cashman, were in Boston this past weekend for the organization’s Centennial Game celebration at TD Garden and it was a popular topic among the past players.
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Cashman played his entire 17-year career with the Bruins and won two Stanley Cup championships in 1970 and 1972. He played 1,027 regular-season games and posted 277 goals and 516 assists for 793 points. Cashman, 79, also served as captain for six seasons after Johnny Bucyk retired. Cashman also became an assistant coach for the Bruins.
“It’s time,” said one former Bruin.
Apparently, alumni discussed the situation with team president Cam Neely and the idea of finally retiring No. 12 needs ownership’s approval.
