eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted July 15, 2010 (edited) The reason some are against this is likely because Naslund wasn't ever really that flashy nor outgoing, besides one or two commercials. He quietly was amongst league leaders around the time the Wings won their 2002 cup. The league hall of fame and a team retiring a number are two separate entities. I don't think Naslund has even a half shot at making the HHOF but given his accomplishments in Vancouver and how much they are compared to previous players there, it merits his number being retired for them. 2002,2003,2004 First All-Star team. 2003 Lester B. Pearson award. 1117gp, 395g-474a-869pt Naslund in the HHOF is not as far-fetched as you might think, but it's certainly not a lock. Best at his position three years consecutively with a Hart nomination and Pearson win is a pretty damn good argument in favor. Those in favor of Bure and Lindros would have to include Naslund on their ballots, as Naslund is as accomplished if not moreso. Edited July 15, 2010 by eva unit zero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
