
By the Numbers: “The Great One”—Why #99 Stands Alone in NHL History
Why is #99 the NHL’s only league-wide retired number? Because Wayne Gretzky didn’t just dominate hockey—he redefined the game of hockey in record-breaking ways.

Why is #99 the NHL’s only league-wide retired number? Because Wayne Gretzky didn’t just dominate hockey—he redefined the game of hockey in record-breaking ways.

In NHL history, only Wayne Gretzky has cracked the 200-point season—and he did it four times. A look at one of the untouchable NHL records of "The Great One".

Two eras. One family. Bobby and Brett Hull redefined NHL scoring, shattered records, and became the only father-son "1000 point players and Hall of Famers" duo.

Why #55 is the heartbeat of the St. Louis Blues: Colton Parayko’s trust, skill, grit, 2019 Stanley Cup glory—and Project 55 lifting families beyond the rink.

Not all shutouts are equal. Jordan Binnington’s calm 2–0 win vs the Montreal Canadians sent a quiet message about timing, trust, and pressure for—Team Canada.

Not flashy, not famous—until now. How two NHL All-Star goalies, Corey Crawford and Jordan Binnington, turned #50 into a Stanley Cup goalie legacy.

Hockey’s #44 isn’t everywhere—it’s earned. From Chris Pronger’s dominance to Rob Niedermayer’s Stanley Cup, #44 became a symbol of toughness and winning.

From overlooked draft pick to trusted captain, David Backes’ #42 defined honest, heavy St. Louis Blues hockey—and a decade St. Louis won’t forget.

From 227th pick overall to beloved All-Star, Pavol Demitra made #38 a symbol of quiet brilliance—one smart play, one perfect moment at a time.

Two eras. One family. Bobby and Brett Hull redefined NHL scoring, shattered records, and became the only father-son "1000 point players and Hall of Famers" duo.
Cujo’s journey had no draft-day hype—just grit, chaos, and clutch heroics. Six teams, countless moments. The perfect kickoff to Between the Pipes.