NHL Twitter bids farewell to Sedins following retirement announcement
Daniel and Henrik Sedin announced Monday that this season would be their last, closing the door on two careers that are destined to be enshrined in downtown Toronto in the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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Between the duo, their resume includes over 2,500 combined games, over 2,000 points, two Art Ross Trophies, and a Hart for good measure. So, there is no denying the impact the Sedin brothers had on the game of hockey and the NHL players they've influenced along the way.
Following the announcement, former coaches, teammates, and friends from around the league gave props and showed some love for two of the most productive NHLers Sweden has ever produced.
“It was tough to hear, it was emotional. I’ve played four years with them and it’s been an honour. They’ve been such great role models. Their leadership will be tough to fill.” -@BoHorvat #ThankYouSedins
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 2, 2018
Thanks guys for showing me around when a lost little boy from Sweden came to Vancouver. Congrats to amazing careers you are still the best players I’ve ever played with. Both on and off the ice. pic.twitter.com/sfc2y3LoLt
— Eddie Lack🇸🇪 (@eddielack) April 2, 2018
Hank and Dany, one training camp 2gether and a career of backchecking against you 2, I’d like to say thx! You both have shown the hockey world and it’s fans just how family, life and the game itself are supposed to be played. Best of luck in the next chapter! #Sedins
— Scottie Upshall (@ScottieUpshall) April 2, 2018
Unbelievable players, even better people. Some of the best ambassadors hockey has ever had. Congrats on a great career to Henrik and Daniel Sedin. https://t.co/KtLix1lojI
— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) April 2, 2018
Amazing role models, can’t thank these guys enough for everything over a year with them #thankyouSedins #halloffamers https://t.co/BP1KOYcKbN
— Brock Boeser (@BBoeser16) April 2, 2018
Henke pretending to be happy for Danny 🙄. Danny pretending he doesn’t love the picture that’s now hanging in his bedroom! Two of the best teammates and friends possible. Happy to have shared the journey with you boys!! #coffee #horses #pickledherring #morecoffee #hottubs pic.twitter.com/r7lnevjjYS
— Kevin Bieksa (@kbieksa3) April 2, 2018
What an amazing career..was awesome (even tho short) being your teammate..always showed your dedication and hard work on and off the ice..good luck rest of the way! https://t.co/yYpJpIiokp
— Michael Grabner (@grabs40) April 2, 2018
Alain Vigneault on the decision the Sedins made to retire now: pic.twitter.com/SUWssyIJgY
— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) April 2, 2018
Toews on Sedins: "They've both had incredible careers and still, at this age, as young as the game is, they're still able to make incredible plays and go out there and make a difference for their team every night. It'll be a relief not to play against those guys going forward."
— Tracey Myers (@Tramyers_NHL) April 2, 2018
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