Last month, Hockeytown rejoiced as it was announced that Red Wings legend Sergei Fedorov would finally get his #91 retired this upcoming season. Tensions between Fedorov and Detroit ownership led to the decade-long delay, but regardless, the former MVP is getting his due.
The Fedorov jersey retirement saga prevented the Red Wings from honoring other Detroit legends in the rafters. With it now concluded, it begs the question: Who will be next?
Here are the five Red Wings greats most likely to follow Fedorov and have their numbers retired.
1. Pavel Datsyuk
The most obvious choice to follow Fedorov is his fellow countryman, Datsyuk.