NHL: Three Former Players That Deserve to Have Their Number Retired

Sergei Fedorov, most known for his time as a member of the Detroit Red Wings, has a Hall of Fame resume with the organization. There is nothing he did not accomplish during his time in Detroit that would not make him worthy of a number retirement.

During his NHL career, he played in 1,248 games, recording 483 goals and 696 assists for 1,179 points and was a +261. He was just as lethal in the playoffs, scoring 52 goals and 124 assists for 176 points in 183 games.

During his 13-year stint in Detroit, he scored 400 goals with 554 assists for 954 points and was a +276. He played in 6 all-star games, won 3 Stanley Cups, won 2 Selke Trophies, won a Hart Memorial Trophy, and a Ted Lindsay Award.

He was so elite at forward that he spent some time on defense during his last few years in Detroit, where he was equally effective.

Some say that he does not have his jersey number retired because he left Detroit to sign a free agent deal with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Whether it is true or not, Detroit has a new owner and new management that should put his number in the rafters based on stats alone.

Should it be done? Absolutely. Will it be done? We wait and see.

Aside from Gordie Howe and current general manager, Steve Yzerman, Fedorov may be the best player in Red Wings history. He did everything for them and played in every situation.

Regardless of leaving as a free agent, it is time for him to get his moment and be up there with some of the greatest hockey players Detroit has ever seen.