OT: Wings to retire Fedorov's #91?
Holland says discussion will begin regarding Fedorov's jersey being retired..sounds like it might happen.
— Ted Kulfan (@tkulfan) July 2, 2015'
RW Career Points
1. Gordie Howe 1809
2. Steve Yzerman 1755
3. Alex Delvecchio 1281
4. Nicklas Lidstrom 1142
5. Sergei Fedorov 954
RW Playoff Points
1. Steve Yzerman 185
2. Nick Lidstrom 183
3. Sergei Fedorov 163
There's no doubt about it, he deserves it. Has the numbers and is a first ballot HOF.
Not a wings fan so I think it would be funny if you guys just forgave him for shitting all over your 50 million dollars and bailing
It's a decision that should be based on what he contributed to the team, nothing more.
Detroit loves him, hoist ye old 91 into the rafters. It'd be cool, maybe give out some bobbleheads and a towel to wave around to commemorate the occasion.
but Federov was the best player on the ice for several of those years. He seemed a bit flakey and got a little Hollywood, but there was no denying what an amazing player he was.
Wings should retire #25
.
then we can work on Osgood's HOF campaign.
I hope his name gets called for the HOF. It's not his fault he played with either superstars on the DRW or middling talent in Buffalo and St. Louis. Still, he took those teams to playoff berths.
take a look at the goalies with 300 wins (there's 31 of them. Now see how many have won 2 cups as a starter) (hint, there aren't many and they're all in the HHOF.
saw a tweet earlier that said that Richards has asked for 91, but Holland is "hesitant" about giving it to him...possibly bc they are planning to retire it this season
THey should invite him to have it retired before the game and then hold out till the second intermission.
But the fact that he left Detroit mostly because he wanted to be the big cheese on his team, and didnt like playing second fiddle to guys like Yzerman, Shanny, Lidstrom and some of the other guys makes me not want his number in the rafters. He was great with Detroit and def one of the best on the team, but he wanted to be the man on the team and that wasnt gunna happen with Stevey Y on the same team. I like Federov, and if he would have stayed a little longer I would be all for it. But I don't like how he left and because of that Im not sure he deserves his number in the rafters in Detroit. He needed to stay longer for that honor IMO
I'll go the that game if it happens. Guy was not Steve Yzerman, but no one was, and he was one of the more underappreciated athletes in Detroit sports history, in my view. Sure, he left on less-than-perfect terms, but it was a long while ago, and he was a very important part of this franchise getting from good to the Cup.
I don't think #91 should be retired. Federov was a great player, and deserves to be in the HofF, but I don't think he's a Red Wings legend like the other guys who have their number retired. Gordie Howe is considered one of the best players of all time. Abel, Lindsay, and Delvechhio are all legendary Red Wings. Sawchuk is one of the best goalies of all time and held the record for most shutouts until just a few years ago. Yzerman led the team out of the Dead Wings era and into the dynasty they are today. Lidstrom is probably the best defenseman ever (except Bobby Orr).
I just don't think Federov's accomplisments make him a legend with one of the most storied franchises in the NHL, or any sport for that matter. Maybe the Columbus Blue Jackets can retire his number or something.
Yes, 91 should go up. He was a joy to see on the ice.
Lots of chirping in here about the way he left Detroit. I blame his dad more than anything. His old man was a helluva helicopter parent and conspiracy theorist.
Also, for all Sergei's offensive prowess, anyone remember when Scotty had him playing 'D'?!They should be together in the rafters of the Joe.