Canucks Rewind: Daniel and Henrik Sedin’s jersey retirement night

To no surprise, they opened their speech in a truly caring manner, sending well wishes and prayers to Jay Bouwmeester, who had suffered a cardiac episode during a game less than 24 hours prior.

They then took the time to thank and appreciate every individual who made an impact in both of their careers, from ownership, general managers and scouts, to coaches, mentors, teammates and fans. They were even able to give a nod to their former bench boss Marc Crawford, who was serving as an assistant coach for the Blackhawks at the time.

It was a humble and classy speech from two of the most respected individuals in the game, and it was a testament to how beloved they are in this city.

Finally, after another round of heartfelt applause following the conclusion of their speeches, the twins gathered with their families to watch their numbers rise to the rafters in historic fashion. They are only the second set of brothers to have both of their jerseys retired by the same NHL team, and it was truly the perfect milestone to cap off their truly remarkable hockey careers.

The organization ended the week on February 15th with Legacy Night, where fans and management were once again able to recognize the Sedins’ incredibly selfless off-ice contributions and commitment to the Vancouver community.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 20 years since Daniel and Henrik stepped onto the ice at GM Place for the first time in a Canuck uniform, and many still wish that they had stuck around a few more years to play alongside the incoming wave of young, talented, franchise-altering players. But both felt that their decision to hang up the skates came at the right time for themselves and their families, and they will continue to be recognized, respected and admired as two of the best Swedish forwards to ever play the game.

To this day, Henrik and Daniel still sit atop many Canuck records, including games played, points, goals, assists, game-winning goals, overtime goals and consecutive games played. They took on leadership roles for much of their time in Vancouver, with Henrik serving as the captain and Daniel serving as an alternate from 2010 to 2018, and established a “Sedin culture” that will remain in the dressing room and arena for decades to come.

Together, they have won two Art Ross trophies, three King Clancy Memorial trophies, a Hart Trophy and a Ted Lindsay trophy, and are locks to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the near future.

Accolades and accomplishments aside (just like the twins prefer), the city will be hard-pressed to find two individuals as hard-working, humble, dedicated, selfless, talented and remarkable as the Sedins, and both will always hold a spot in the hearts of Canucks fans everywhere.

Thanks for the memories, Henrik and Daniel!