He was so clearly the final piece of an elite core that had the potential to win multiple championships. It made him the greatest free agent signing in the history of Chicago sports. It was one of the greatest runs in the history of the franchise. He won the Stanley Cup three times with his new team in 2010, 2013, and 2015. He certainly followed that Cup around for a while. Before coming to the Blackhawks in 2009-10, Hossa had lost in back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings respectively. The Chicago Blackhawks were fortunate to have Marian Hossa when they did.Ĭhampionship success came to Chicago with Marian Hossa as well. Looking at those gaudy statistics would make you think that he was all about offense so when you know how good he was defensive, it makes it even better. In his career, he scored 529 goals and had 609 assists for 1134 points in 1309 games played. In addition to his amazing play as a defensive forward, Hossa was an absolute force as an offensive superstar. Hossa has already been inducted into the Hall of Fame because of his outstanding play. Obviously, having your number retired is one of the great honors that you can receive in your life as a National Hockey League player. On Wednesday, the team announced that they are going to retire his number 81 in Hossa’s honor. Although he was not a Blackhawk for life, he is one of the most important players in the history of the franchise. 35).The Chicago Blackhawks were lucky to have someone like Marian Hossa as a part of the organization for as long as he was. 81, and he will also be the last. He is set to become the eighth player in franchise history to have his number retired, joining Glenn Hall (No. Hossa is the first player in franchise history to wear the No. (A fun secondary storyline: Malking could also be playing in his 1,000th career NHL game that night). 81 will be raised to the United Center rafters and hang there forever.Ī fitting opponent, given Hossa had a brief stint with the Eastern Conference champion Penguins in 2007-08, which means former teammates like Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin will be in attendance for the ceremony.
the Pittsburgh Penguins is when Hossa's No. On Wednesday, the team officially finalized a date.Ĭircle your calendars, Chicago: Sunday, Nov. The Blackhawks announced in April that Marian Hossa's number will be retired at some point during the 2022-23 season.
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