Not only are the duo part of Anaheim Ducks lore, but also authors of two most iconic moments in NHL history.
Kariya’s “Off the floor, on the Board!” is a staple of any postseason hype video. Any montage depicting the joys of winning Lord Stanley’s Cup is incomplete without Niedermayer handing the trophy off to his brother, Rob. Both players impact on Ducks history runs so much deeper than those two moments, however.
Having your number retired by a franchise goes beyond having a Hall-of-Fame Career. An organization has determined a players impact on the team is such having another skater donning the number is unjust.