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Originally Posted by mightyquack
...While I agree that Teemu should be the first number up, Jiggy is 100% deserving to have his number retired, playing in the same era as one of the best ever European players shouldn't be held against him. Jiggy was an amazing goaltender in his prime, Jiggy was just as important to this franchise as Teemu, with his on ice performances IMO.
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This pretty much sums it up. We are talking about a team honor/recognition. This is not about qualifications for the HHoF.