Why is 00 banned in nhl

Analysis: "Holtby has been a reliable machine for the Capitals for a half-decade. The skinny: Desjardins signed his first pro contract to play with Laredo in the Central Hockey League, parlayed that into a contract with Phoenix in the ECHL, and eventually landed with Worcester in the American Hockey league, the affiliate of the Sharks.

He made his NHL debut on Jan. Analysis: "Desjardins is one of two NHL players in history to have worn this number, and the gritty forward had some good seasons wearing it with the San Jose Sharks. The skinny: Jagr ranks first in NHL history in game-winning goals , second in points, third in goals and games played, and fifth in assists and points in the Stanley Cup Playoffs He won the Stanley Cup twice with the Penguins , , the Hart Trophy as NHL most valuable player once , and the Art Ross Trophy as the League leader in regular-season points five times , , , , Jagr is still playing professionally in the Czech Republic at the age of He did so in honor of , the year Soviet tanks stormed into Czechoslovakia to quell the Prague Spring insurgency.

Analysis: "Jagr wore the same number for nine teams over 24 NHL seasons as he evolved from hotshot to superstar to graybeard. He is as synonymous with No. Cotsonika, NHL. The skinny: Pacioretty has been one of the League's most consistent goal-scorers since , ranking eighth with goals during that span.

He has scored at least 30 goals and 60 points in six seasons of those nine seasons, including 32 goals and 66 points in 71 games before this season was paused on March 12 due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus.

Analysis: "The intangibles Max Pacioretty brings as a competitor in addition to his six goal seasons in the NHL puts him over the top as the best to wear No. He was captain of the Montreal Canadiens for three seasons and has had a similar influence as an alternate captain for the Vegas Golden Knights. The skinny: Lemieux averaged 1. He is 11th in goals, 12th in assists, and eighth in points despite being limited to games because of injuries and cancer.

He won the Stanley Cup with the Penguins in and , winning the Conn Smythe Trophy voted most valuable player of the playoffs in each of those seasons. Fun fact: Lemieux reportedly wore No. He was the second player in NHL history to wear No. The Penguins retired Lemieux's No. Analysis: "Lemieux made No. It's his and his alone. Video: Mario Lemieux scored points 10 different times. The skinny: Karlsson has more assists and points than any other defenseman in the League since he made his debut on Oct.

He won the Norris Trophy as the top NHL defenseman in , when he had 78 points 19 goals, 59 assists in 81 games, and again in , when he had 66 points 21 goals, 45 assists in 82 games. Fun fact: Karlsson wore Nos. He's worn No. Analysis: "Erik Karlsson's dynamic ability and entertaining approach to the game has been obvious since he reached the NHL.

For me, when I see the No. The skinny: Granlund had an NHL career-high 69 points 26 goals, 43 assists in and followed it up with 67 points 21 goals, 46 assists in He was acquired by the Predators in a trade on Feb. Fun fact: Granlund wore No. Analysis: "Granlund scored at least 54 points in three straight seasons from , but what's more impressive is his ability to play in all situations. Of his NHL goals, 24 have come on the power play and eight have been shorthanded. The skinny: Marchand is fifth among all NHL players with points goals, assists since the start of the season, and his 1.

Marchand won the Stanley Cup with the Bruins as a rookie in , when he had 19 points 11 goals, eight assists in 25 playoff games. Fun fact: Marchand wore Nos. Analysis: "Not only is Marchand one of the most fun players I've ever covered -- you truly never know what's coming -- but I think it's clear that he's better than the other options for No.

Marchand has made himself into a legend in Boston. The skinny: Since , no player has appeared in more Stanley Cup Playoff games than Hagelin He has 48 points 22 goals, 26 assists during that span, including going to the Stanley Cup Final with the Rangers in before winning the Cup with the Penguins in and While other players have worn that particular number and will be featured, the best player wearing that number has already been decided.

Today's player is Martin Biron wearing the 00 jersey. This didn't happen for very long, three games in the season. He got shelled in those games. He allowed 4 goals on 24 shots and was pulled for Steve Shields in the second period only to be put back in the third.

He allowed 2 goals on 6 shots. Biron will be the only Sabres player to wear the 00 jersey. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. You already know that the number 99 is retired for Mr Gretzky if you're Canadian, you simply know this person as "The Great One", right?

However, like we said, you're a star now, and you don't want to annoy the sportswriters who can make or break your career for fear of having to look over your shoulder at every hot-dog stand you visit for the next 15 years, so we've done the legwork for you. Let's dive in! Now, on the minus side, it's been used by a lot of goalies - greats like Jacques Plante, Glenn Hall, and Georges Vezina. But it's also been used by Andrew Raycroft , so you're probably OK with this one without the media getting too worried.

You'd better be confident, rookie. However, as long as you're nearer them than the likes of Jared Cowen and Adam Pardy It's a common and b not in any way linked to anyone the media think are "untouchable" so if you're a defenseman, fire away. Probably not worth the hassle. But definitely wear it if you're a Swedish defenseman, because easy brownie points 55 also acceptable.

The media will leave you alone. Plus 7 and 8 are nice multi-purpose numbers - perfect wherever you play. They've all been worn by some incredible players and are now - see Ovi8, for example but again The French-speaking media will remind you of this at every opportunity if you play in Montreal. Quelle horreur! Probably best to avoid this one. The rest are probably not going to give you too much trouble - although many of these numbers have also been worn by legends of the game, the media will be nice about it as long as you say "it's a tribute.

Or you have to carry a team on your back for years, like Carey Price. Are you a goalie?