"My years in Winnipeg were some of the fondest and most memorable of my career. 9 for the Phoenix Coyotes that I wore for the Winnipeg Jets," said Bobby Hull. "I am very proud to have Brett wear the same No. The number had remained retired by the Coyotes organization since the franchise relocated from Winnipeg to Phoenix in 1996. 9 was originally retired by the Winnipeg Jets franchise on Februin a ceremony at the Winnipeg Arena in honor of Bobby Hull, who played for the Jets from 1972-1979.
Thanks to my dad, I look forward to my kids being able to see me play with that same passion while also wearing No. "My children have seen those same images of their grandfather and his passion for the game. 9, have success and love life as an NHL player," said Hull. "My brothers and sister and I grew up watching my dad, while wearing No. 9 from the rafters and put it on the back of Brett to wear for the rest of his career in a Coyotes uniform. On Saturday night, in a pre-game ceremony before Phoenix played the Minnesota Wild in their home-opener, the Coyotes un-retired Bobby Hull's No. Hull had 25 goals and 68 points with the Red Wings this past season - the first time he has failed to tally 30 goals since the 1999 season with the Dallas Stars.When Brett Hull signed with the Phoenix Coyotes back in August of 2004, one request by his father, Bobby Hull, was that his son, wear the number that made him famous while playing for the Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets. Hull and Gretzky played together witht he Blues in the final strecth of the 1995-1996 season. Hull, Coyotes general manager Mike Barnett and owner Wayne Gretzky have a strong history together, as Barnett was Hull's agent in his days with the Blues and was instrumental in getting him to Dallas. "I got to say, knowing Brett as a brother, and knowing his relationship with Mike and Wayne, and the roster and style of play, I think the fit is excellent for Brett," he said. did not say when and if a deal will be made, but told the paper that he was excited about the prospect of seeing his brother in a Coyotes uniform.
Only Brett can determine if it's efficient."īobby Hull Jr. "We've put our best foot forward," Barnett told the Republic. The paper added that Barnett and Hull are fine-tuning numbers on a contract that would be in line with what top veteran forwards are being offered during this offseason. He earned $5 million US this season with Detroit. Hull, who will be 40 in August, became an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The Coyotes are reportedly competing with two of Hull's former teams - the St. The Arizona Republic reported Tuesday night that the Phoenix Coyotes have made a two-year offer to unrestricted free agent Brett Hull.īobby Hull Jr., Brett Hull's brother and agent, told the paper the offer is 'generous' and he feels Phoenix would be an excellent fit for Brett.
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