Gainey's No. 23 joins retired Habs legends

Congratulations Mr. Gainey. You're one of the greats and you deserve to have your name and number placed up high on the rafters.

Great and classy ceremony for a very classy guy and thank you for the memories (as well as directing the team) Mr. Gainey. Unfortunately, the team did not show up last night much to everyone's total disappointment. I hope that they will feel some shame and do better from here on. Cheers, Ali B.

Hello all! Here's wishing that Gainey's big night would have ended in a more favourable outcome. But, let's move on. I'm kind of new to commenting, but have been reading all your comments on here consistently for over a year already, so I feel like I know most of you already. I'll try to be as regular a contributor as the rest of you are. Yesterday's game, although frustrating to watch, made me realize that the problems that were having aren't all that complex to fix. Firstly, our dear boy Carey. I think all that can be said is it wasn't his night. The first goal, he played the shooter. Komi forgot to shoulder check, that's all. You've got to keep that in mind when there's a guy who rhymes with 'Rick Nash' is on the ice. I won't even comment on the second goal, but I will say that I would put $50 down on me for saving that one. He let a bad one by. I'm just going to let Maxim quietly collect his thoughts on the third goal. We need a fired up goal crease atmosphere. Namely, we need a Huet-of-January to step up. I don't really care who. Cristo, Carey, or even Halak should be given a shot at this consistently. Not one game or two. Bob, get SOMEONE. Hossa, Jokinen, I don't care. I think either of these two on Koivu's line might wake him up. I think trying that will give you two months to see if Koivu's heart is in it here anymore. If not, maybe entertain a trade in the off-season for someone who will want to play beside the likes of a Hossa or a Jokinen? That, or give Ryder a chance to STICK to Saku's line. Stop juggling (this means you Carbo). I personally like our coach, but make up your mind, dude! Goaltending and secondary scoring. I think we're that close to making some noise. We'll be okay. Give 'er, boys!! Ultimate Die-Hard Since 1986. T.

Mr. Gainey: The memories are treasured. Thank you. GO HABS.

Maybe a stupid question, but can a team make a trade on a weekend or only from Monday to Friday. you never see a trade on a weekend.

Very classy, from a classy guy. I agree guys, I was watching in my living room and how could you keep a dry eye watching that!!! Stellar career, humble hard working man. Young Habs need to learn from this. Let's hope some of this rubs off on our players down the road!!!

It was so nice to see those former players. How I'd love to see Gainey, Robinson, Jarvis, Carbonneau, Naslund in the colors again. What a terrific ceremony. (Too bad the team didn't bother to show up for the ceremony.) FYI - You can see the retirement video highlights on RDS.ca http://www.rds.ca/canadien/

great for Gainey. bad for our team. How is it that a team so good can be so bad? They stunk tonight, the shots on goal do not tell the story. What a shame for BOB. You would think the team would have some pride and show up on such a great nite. Thinking hey this could be me someday but noooooo.

Pure Class. Thanks for the thrills and memories Mr 23.

Thank you RDS for showing it. I cannot believe that CBC didn't cover the ceremony - guess who they showed instead!

congratulations mr.gainey!!that was an awesome ceremony!!nobody does them better than montreal!mr.gainey you are the epitomy of class,and hard work!!you deserved this so much!!what an honour!i'm sorry mr.gainey that cathy,and laura weren't there to share it with you!they were there in spirit however!don't ever think that your jersey doesn't belong up there bob,you are truly one of the greats!and in the 70,and 80 you were the heart and soul of this team!it belongs up there with the other greats!

Things like that ceremony sure brings out the goose bumps.....

I missed the begging of the ceromonies. Does anyone know if there is somewhere that would have the ceromony?

Classy move by a classy organization to a classy guy. congratulations Bob on your past successes and heres to your future successes.

How could anyone keep a dry eye - I was even clapping from my living room!

There were tears in my eyes too..I remember him from the start of his days with the habs..He would run over half the team to help them win..Just a great player

The complete package he was. The greatest two-way player, a remarkable father and most of all, a true Montreal Canadien. How can anyone not be a Hab fan after seeing this memorable one hour ? Seeing part of the 86 gang was a treat. Thank you Robert Michael Gainey.

Classy night for a classy guy. We're lucky to have him. Thanks Bob.

it was awesome to see him walk in the halls of the arena before jumping on the ice.... i cried so much!!! very moving moments.

What a great ceremony, and thanks, Dave, for all the resources to read and view. Look forward to it later tonight and tomorrow!