Brenas intends to honor Boreh Salming – but he’s been criticized.
Now Chairman Boss Johansson is vocal against the rumor spread.
– I’m angry and a little sad, he tells Sportbladet.
The fact that Borgy Salming only played 81 games over three seasons (1970-1973) is the main reason why the decision to lift his shirt stirred emotions.
The changed criteria since last year make this kind of tribute possible, although they haven’t done so many years at Brynäs.
Exceptions can be made for players who have played for a shorter period of time Brynas IF And who spent most of his career in the NHL. Such a player should belong to the absolute first class in the world of hockey, who has won respect and success with his character and behavior. the club wrote on their website.
“Why did he climb on the roof?”
The idea is for 17 Salaming to be lifted as part of the Game of Börje tribute game, on February 11, where veteran teams from his former club the Toronto Maple Leafs and Trey Kronor meet.
“He made 80 games – why does he have to go up to the ceiling?“.
“All credit to Börje, but change and do the right thing“.
“Find something else instead. The veps must be for use in a Brynäs shirt“.
These are some of the reactions on social media.
The boss is upset: “Ralgant”
Club president Bos Johansson gives his view on the criticism.
– I understand that it stirs emotions, and there are important things in honoring the players. I respect the fact that people can have different opinions. We had a lot of thought before we decided on the board, he told Sportbladet and continued:
– We consider it a tribute to one of the greatest players we’ve had. Börje made important contributions to Brynäs IF, partly during his three years on the team. We won two gold medals during that time, but it was during his time in the NHL that he had a strong Brynäs connection. It symbolized the spirit of Brynäs and we fell into that. It feels right.
Why aren’t members allowed to vote on it?
The board of directors always makes decisions. I think it’s very hard to get that kind of vote for membership. You have to elect a board of directors that you believe will make as wise decisions as possible, and we have been given the mandate to make those decisions.
Feedback about right and wrong can be purchased by the chairman. However, he is upset by speculation that other actors are behind the decision.
– It is expected that TV4, which will broadcast the match, has something to do with this. Then you get a little resentful and sad as a boss. This is not the way things work here at all. But one must refrain from making such sweeping claims. I must say so.
After his Brynäs years, Börje Salming spent 16 seasons in Toronto, where he became one of the club’s all-time greats. After his death in ALS Wings, his flag was flown in their arena, and in his hometown of Kiruna.