LA Kings announce a major celebration for one of the team's legends

"Having my number retired is something I never imagined and is a humbling honor. I am incredibly proud that I played for the LA Kings my entire career. With my number going to the rafters, I am honored to be amongst the King Greats, but it makes me think of the two banners already in the rafters, of which I am most proud. It took numerous people to raise those two banners; the same is true for this one. Thank you to all who have helped me achieve my dreams.»

What he's done for this franchise had never been done before,» Kings President Luc Robitaille said, "He was drafted here, he became the captain and with all of his accomplishments – goals, points, hits, number of games played – and what he's done for the franchise. He was the first captain to raise the Stanley Cup for the franchise and that alone was enough for him to get his jersey retired. But, when you add everything else on top of it and everything he's meant to this franchise, it's the ultimate no-brainer.»