"I said," Do you remember the goal? "Gino recalled." And he said: "It was 20 years ago ... how can I remember the goal? It was not like he did not score more. "
On March 31, 1991, Hull took a blue line to blue line pass from Paul Cavallini and supported in position by-step patented slap, ripped a shot between the pads of goalie Brian Hayward Minnesota.
Stanley Cup without a franchise since its inception in 1967, No. 86 remains etched in Blues tradition today. "The goal he represents has been held in real time, but with 29 minutes 59 seconds left in the game, the last game of the regular season, Hull team-mates are not willing to admit that the ultimate goal with his team this season.
"You never think that he will stop at 86," Paul Cavallini said. "He's going to stop at the last minute ... it's the last game, when everything was over. Of course, it was a great result. But then, you're not really."
Hull returned to St. Louis several times in recent seasons, to mark the retirement of his famous No. 16 jersey and his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. These forces behind him, admitted last week, curiously, when a reporter phoned.
"I thought there must have birthday," said Hull. "I did not expect to hear 20 years ago (the season 86-goal). Oh my god, I never thought, but it ' is pretty cool. "
The registration of the NHL - and the first two points for the most goals in a season - owned by Wayne Gretzky. The legendary Edmonton Oilers net 92 goals in 1981-82, and followed with 87 in 1983-84. The third-highest total was 85, set by Pittsburgh Mario Lemieux in 1988-89.
In a memorable winter, San Luis, "The Golden Brett" would "Super Mario" and oh so close to the capture of "El Grande".
"I did not set any (individual) goals, and I really had not thought of 86 years," said Hull, who scored 72 of the previous season. "I thought," Boy, we have the opportunity to do something special here. "We had what I thought was really great team."
Blues collected 14 wins in their first 19 matches, and Hull had 19 goals also extend to the back-to-back hat-trick for October 24 to 25 against Toronto. He netted eight triples this season, but has never made more than three.
"It would not score more than three goals in a game because he said he did not want someone shadowing him," former teammate Kelly Chase said. "He said:" I do not want that 'they'll shade as they did in the shadow of my former husband (Bobby Hull). "
Hull also never wanted to embarrass his opponents.
"I remember in Boston, had a goal or two, undressed, and Ray Bourque on the blue line and enters and results," said Gino Cavallini. "Bourque has forced the network out and broke his stick in 1,000 units. The look on Brett's face, I mean, I almost felt bad."
Hull said. "He had a game plan that I wanted to be invisible, it was time to change (lines) immediately after he scored I never meant to hold just wanted to be out of mind for all ..."
It would be more difficult, but somehow managed Hull. From January 22 to February 3, he scored at least one goal in 13 consecutive games - 22 goals in total, with only a hat trick.
"There were nights' hat-trick and the nights were great, but it just seems to score almost every game, one or two," said former Blues defender Garth Butcher. "He was a man walking on the ice after scoring two goals and only get the hand of a fan. If I had two goals with a stick, I cling to dear life. It was in the next (target)."
Hull's longest drought without a goal was three games. It 'happened twice, and he did not care.
"(Ex Blue) Paul McLean used to say," rich kids, let's go there and win 1-0 - as long as the scores Hulle, everyone will be happy "," Chase said.
Perhaps the most surprising season 1990-1991 and Hull has 47 goals in 40 road games.
"He had that personality that really nothing has been received under the skin, except perhaps in preparation," said Gino Cavallini.
Go to Game # 48, Hull had 46 goals. He needed four to his next three games to receive club membership elusive 50-50. Instead, he scored four in his next two matches, giving him 50 goals in 49 matches. He began the stretch of 13 consecutive games with a purpose.
"When she was about 50," said Gino Cavallini. "Every time the disk went online, just shake his head."
After 60 years. Then 70. Then 80.
"I remember, 'OK, this guy is 80 goals and is always open," said Boucher. "It's not like people say, 'Who is this guy wearing this No. 16?" They knew him but he just found a way to get open instead. "
Helmet magical 86 goals this season, 42 of them included the assistance of Adam Oates.
"Chemistry, Adam and I had ... it was just ridiculous," he said of Hull. "It seemed like we were always on the ice, we had a real chance to get the paint."
Many people believe that Hull could have set the single season record for goals if he played in all the empty-net goals, or killed penalties, which may have led to a shorthanded opportunity. He did not have any of these. Hull has 86 goals, 57 were also highly resistant and 29 in a power play. Gretzky was in turn six years and prior to his 92 goals were empty netters 11.
"Casco always says," Gretz, you know how many goals would have been if I was there at the end of games? "Said Chase." Gretz laughed and said: "I do not blame, not the coach."
Former coach Brian Sutter did not use the shell on the death penalty or late in the game.
"Going to 25 games this season, you could see there was a possibility of something special, perhaps a new record of Wayne, and I never put on ice for an empty net," said Hull. "I am very frustrated and angry by what I said, finally" (Screw) I'm not going to score a goal in the empty net, if it starts to get there. "
"I ended up being six goals short of one of the greatest records in history. Maybe I could have gotten a bit of empty netters and a pair of shorts and could have 93 (goals)."
Still, Gretzky admitted this week, "Eight-six goals, not empty-netters, very special."
Hull has goals for his career as one of his most cherished. "Gretzky is the greatest player ever, and being the second is something I'm very proud," said Hull.
The highest total in 86 goals a season from the hull belongs to Alexander Mogilny and Teemu Selanne, who each scored 76 in 92-93. Most Blues called a Hull player was 52 by Brendan Shanahan from 93 to 94.
"At that time, I do not think we realized how special it would be," said Blues broadcaster John Kelly, who made the call in Hull No 86, and KMOX radio. "Did you know that 86 was a good year, but he will probably do better next year. You take it for granted, I really do not."
Twenty years later, 86 is still a number Hulluva.
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