Deserving honor for Naslund
File photo Markus Naslund, a five-time All-Star. Credit: AP
Markus Naslund only played one season with the Rangers, the last of his 15 NHL seasons, but he showed what an all-time class act he is when he walked away from a guaranteed $4-million because he didn't feel he was playing up to his own standards.
Naslund will have his No. 19 retired by the Canucks on Saturday , an honor befitting a player who had a distinguished career and did things the right way.
It's worth mentioning that Jere Lehtinen announced his retirement after 14 seasons, all with the Stars. Lehtinen and Naslund were both unassuming stars who made a real impact.
Here's hoping Dallas decides to send Lehtinen's No. 26 to the rafters at some point in the near future.
