Very cool tribute. Though I can see that he might get some flack for the “lets roll” thing. Not that I mind but some people see that as the 9/11 battlecry from flight 93.

Posted by UMFan from Denver, Colorado on 09/24/11 at 04:02 AM ET

“Let’s roll” is also far, far older than just 10 years. That’s where they got it - from movies and stories.

Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 09/24/11 at 07:03 AM ET

He’s had that “Let’s Roll!” on his mask for a long time.

He’s clearly a sentimental guy and not afraid to show it.  Good for him honoring those people.

Posted by BuzzFledderjohn on 09/24/11 at 11:15 AM ET

“Let’s roll” is also far, far older than just 10 years. That’s where they got it - from movies and stories.

Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 09/24/11 at 05:03 AM ET

So what???

Posted by Red Winger from Sault Ste Marie, MI on 09/24/11 at 01:05 PM ET

“Let’s roll” is also far, far older than just 10 years. That’s where they got it - from movies and stories.

Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 09/24/11 at 05:03 AM ET

So what???

Posted by Red Winger from oft-injured shitsacks and half-evolved apes on 09/24/11 at 11:05 AM

Baroque is simply pointing out that while “Let’s Roll!” is intrinsically tied to 9/11. It is not solely owned or defined by that event since it had a place in vernacular prior to 9/11. This was in response to UMFan’s assertion that Howard could get flack for having it on his backplate in the very first post.

That’s what.

Posted by moocat on 09/24/11 at 01:18 PM ET

Regardless of anything else, Howard’s revised goalie mask is a great move to remember three guys with whom he was a teammate. 

Doc

Posted by DocF from Now: Lynn Haven, FL; was Reidsville, NC on 09/24/11 at 01:44 PM ET

I miss george. Feels like the off season without george around.

Posted by Keyser S. on 09/24/11 at 03:08 PM ET

Nice tribute.  Way to go Jimmy.

Posted by HockeyFanOhio from Central Ohio on 09/24/11 at 04:24 PM ET