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The Edmonton Oilers are paying tribute to Grant Fuhr tonight when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets.

I have no problem with them honouring Fuhr. He was a solid goaltender in an offensive-minded era and is in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

But the bottom line is they have already honoured Fuhr when they retired his number on October 9, 2003. So why do it again when there have been other Oiler goaltending greats that haven’t been honoured once?

Bill Ranford, who won a Conn Smythe Trophy for the Oilers in 1990 is being ignored. Curtis Joseph, who single-handedly upset the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Quarterfinals in 1997, is being ignored. Andy Moog, who was spectacular in the Oilers’ three game upset sweep of the Montreal Canadiens in 1981 is being ignored. Dwayne Roloson (I know he is still active), who single-handedly defeated the Detroit Red Wings in 2006 is being ignored. Heck, even Tommy Salo, who is the Oilers’ all-time leader in shutouts with 23, is being ignored.

My message to the Oilers’ brass is before you honour one of your all-time greats twice, make sure those that should be recognized for outstanding greatness within your organization is recognized once.