![]() ![]() "It's not up to me, but I know I'll be coming back for some others in the future. Hossa, who won three Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks and was elected to the Hockey. "There are so many names that deserve to be up there," Hossa said. After Hossa's jersey retirement, which Hawks great is next The Chicago Blackhawks will have to make room for another number in the rafters of the United Center, as the team announced Thursday that they will retire the number 81 in honor of forward Marian Hossa. ![]() So, the United Center better make some room. Hossa, who won three Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks and was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2021, is now the eighth Blackhawks player to be honored with a jersey retirement, joining Glenn. ![]() And, you know what the really outrageous thing is? After the Blackhawks' legendary run in the early 2010s, there's going to be plenty more coming after him. With that being said, his 19 years in the NHL will suffice for his number to get its own healthy retirement in the rafters. Marian Hossa is the 8th Blackhawks player to have his jersey retired by the Franchise. Hossa said Wednesday night he thinks he could have played a couple more years before a healthy retirement. Hossa was forced to retire with four years left on his contract due to a progressive skin disorder that left him unable to play hockey. No matter what side you were on, it is undeniable that Hossa is a legend. On Sunday evening, Marian Hossa will watch as his number 81 rise high into the rafters of the United Center, becoming the seventh player in Chicago Blackhawks history to have his jersey. "As a defenseman, if you get a little too far away from the net, especially on the penalty kill, he's on that off wing to drive the goal line and he's getting there every time." "He was a really good power forward and just all business, especially down low around the net.
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