![]() ![]() I know we’ve talked about it a lot, but now that Hossa’s number is in the rafters, there is more intrigue on who will go up next. As Hossa mentioned in his speech, there will probably be a number more of these ceremonies in the coming years. My immediate thoughts were of everything that once was and how that all has been gone for many years now. There have been some grand on-ice celebrations in recent years with player milestones, Pat Foley’s departure, etc., but this was done up like one of the Stanley Cup banner-raising ceremonies. Powers: I sort of felt like I was back in time covering the Blackhawks. What’s your initial takeaway from the ceremony? Scott, you’ve been neck-deep in Hossa World for a couple of years now, helping him write his autobiography ( buy it here!). ![]() For one night, let’s talk Hossa, jersey retirements, and maybe some of the more conspicuous (and necessary) absences of the evening. We can (and will) talk about the harsher reality of the present and the long road and longer odds the Blackhawks face in their quest to bring that Cup and this vibe back to Chicago for the next several months, maybe several years. With more than 21,000 fans on hand to witness it - Hossa even prompted a boisterous ‘DETROIT SUCKS’ chant, the pause clearly written into his 20-minute speech - it felt like the good old days again. Hossa poses with his former teammates, including current players Patrick Kane and Jonathon Toews. ![]()
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