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Retired Numbers Collection

Series › Retired Numbers Collection

Having one’s jersey number retired by a franchise is the ultimate sign of respect. Typically, only the very best receive this honor, and hockey’s most legendary players have their numbers raised to the rafters. This collection includes articles on numbers that have already been retired as well as those that should be retired.

  • Anaheim Ducks’ 3 Retired Jerseys
  • Buffalo Sabres Who Should Have Their Number Retired
  • Calgary Flames’ Retired Numbers
  • Chicago Blackhawks Most Likely to Have Their Number Retired
  • Colorado Avalanche’s 6 Retired Numbers
  • Detroit Red Wings Numbers That Should Be Retired
  • Detroit Red Wings’ 8 Retired Numbers
  • Montreal Canadiens’ Retired Jerseys
  • Nashville Predators’ Numbers That Should Be Retired
  • Philadelphia Flyers Numbers That Need to Be Retired
  • Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2 Retired Numbers
  • St. Louis Blues’ 8 Retired Numbers
  • Vancouver Canucks’ 6 Retired Numbers

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