Blackhawks: Should Marian Hossa’s number be retired?

Marian Hossa #81, Chicago Blackhawks (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Marian Hossa helped the Chicago Blackhawks win three Stanley Cups during the 2010s. The question becomes, should Hossa’s jersey number be retired?

The Chicago Blackhawks haven’t had another player wear 81 since Marian Hossa‘s last game in 2017. The most recent jersey number controversy came with Steve Larmer, where fans have speculated if he’s number should be retired.

With Hossa, there shouldn’t be a question. He spent eight years in Chicago, scoring 186 goals with 229 assists for 415 points in 534 games. In the playoffs, Hossa added an additional 21 goals and 52 assists for 73 points. That also came with six…