seanlinden
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That's possible too. Though I remember a time in Matt Stajan's rookie year where many believed that Dave Keon finally had a "worthy" successor to wear #14 after Jonas Hoglund had previously worn it.
How many players are ever worthy of wearing a number like #14, and how do we ever know who is worthy until after the fact? I can see taking a chance on a player like Marner, but I'd rather new players just leave those numbers alone. They can choose from about 85 numbers.
(I would love if number scarcity becomes a problem one day! It would mean lots and lots of more cups)
Yeah, I don't think it'll be rookies asking for the number.
I think it'll be established veterans, who come to the team wanting to wear that specific number.