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There's no list of criteria or requirements to get your jersey retired by Detroit. They retire the best Red Wings of all-time and Fedorov is one of them, which is why his number will be up there.

Joe Sakic signed an offersheet from the Rangers and Mark Messier took the money in Vancouver, so I guess you think those players shouldn't have their numbers retire by their teams? As for using contract disputes and free agency as some way to paint Fedorov as a selfish player who didn't care about playing for Detroit, you're going to have to do better than that. Oh, and Fedorov was more than a stats player, so I have no idea what you're talking about there. I must say, it's going to be a fun night on Letsgowings when it's announced that #91 will be hanging next to #19. I'm looking forward to it.

why not?

You are kidding yourself if you don't think #91 won't be up there at some point. As for league-wide., #66.

The 2002 team wasn't very physical at all and last years team didn't lose because of the Ducks' physcal play, so yes.

I'll take the Penguins vs. Whoever every week thank you very much.

He's trying to finish 1st overall. That's his point. Ok, so the Blues might goon it up. It's hockey.

Because more people live there than anywhere else in North America? Just for reference, more people live in California than in all of Canada.

Hopefully the NHL does the same.

...the backup.

I don't like these articles. Know why he wasn't a Wing? Because Columbis isn't trading within their division.

Yes, he's the best player in the world and if I had to pick one player to start a franchise with, it would be him.

I'm pretty sure the only deal he made in 2001-02 was Jiri Slegr.

Still bitter over '97 it seems.

Doesn't sound very official to me.

Getlaf got a point in that game against Anaheim, so he wasn't held scoreless, but oh well.

yes it does.

I still don't get why people are upset by this.

So you read Bob McCown's book. Good for you.

That's a joke, right? If you want Mats Sundin, you're going to have to give up something to get him.

Federov, huh? Never heard of him.

Malone? Are you people serious? Have you guys actually watched any Pens games this year?

I don't think you can give up on him yet. I think he's at least earn the right to get his game together. I say if he hasen't improved by Christmas, then you have to consider doing something. Whether it's making Osgood the starter or making a trade. That said, the defense has given up too many odd man rushes. The Blackhawks shouldn't get 3 short-handed goals let alone 3 short-handed shots. I don't care who is net.