Preceding a contest against the Tampa Bay Lighting, Markus Naslund's No. 19 was retired in front of his hometown fans in Vancouver.
Following one of the most lopsided trades in NHL history, the winger joined the Canucks in 1996. He would play 12 years with the 'Nucks, serving as captain during his final eight years in British Columbia.
Naslund owns the Canucks' all-time points record with 756.
His sweater became the third to be raised to the rafters following fellow former captains Trevor Linden and Stan Smyl.
The following is a list of 10 players who either a) are currently playing and should have their number retired or b) former players that should have their digits retired.
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