'Heck yes!': Hockey world, fans react to Stars retiring Zubov's number

The legendary defenseman will have his No. 56 retired to the rafters during the 2020-21 season

By Jeff Odom @jeffodom / <b>DallasStars.com</b>

November 11, 2019

No Dallas Stars player will ever wear No. 56 again.
The team announced Monday that it will
retire legendary defenseman Sergei Zubov's famed No. 56
to the rafters of American Airlines Center during the 2020-21 season.
Zubov, who will be
formally inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
in Toronto on Nov. 18
along with former Stars teammate Guy Carbonneau
, becomes the
sixth player in Stars/North Stars history
to have their jersey retired, joining Neal Broten (No. 7), Bill Goldsworthy (No. 8), Mike Modano (No. 9), Bill Masterton (No. 19) and Jere Lehtinen (No. 26).
Here's how Stars fans and the hockey world reacted to the news:

Forever 5️⃣6️⃣#GoStars pic.twitter.com/k4Wrz9JpGO
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) November 11, 2019

No Dallas Star will ever wear No. 56 again. The team will retire Sergei Zubov’s number.
— Matthew DeFranks (@MDeFranks) November 11, 2019

Here's the story we ran when Sergei Zubov and Guy Carbonneau were named to the Hockey Hall of Fame. It gives you a glimpse into what he brought to the Starshttps://t.co/i9FphkpEWi
— Mike Heika (@MikeHeika) November 11, 2019

YES !!!! Greatest defenseman in team history deserves his spot in the rafters https://t.co/RUqhUyMlHF
— Bruce LeVine (@BruceLeVinePuck) November 11, 2019

“You became the greatest defenseman in this franchise’s history.”

The #GoStars will retire Sergei Zubov’s No. 56 during the 2020-21 season. Zubov will enter the Hockey Hall of Fame in a week. https://t.co/mzxlDpVAgt
— Owen Newkirk (@OwenNewkirk) November 11, 2019

Heck yes! Their will never be another Zubov. https://t.co/HqBy5HpGxo
— Josh Sours (@JoshSours) November 11, 2019

At one point I wore 56 in high school hockey because of Zubov https://t.co/oezH2U1DSC
— Caps Hockey Enjoyer (@SpicyCapsfn) November 11, 2019

Tweet from @Cudagras: What a stud! Still just as relaxed, humble, and chill as he has always been. Man of few words. I need to find my signed Zuby jersey and get that sucker framed and up on my wall!

#56 One if the great blue liners, ever! HOF Induction coming this year & retire his sweater next season #GoStars #Zubov
— Steve Smith (@Hockeyfan51) November 11, 2019

pic.twitter.com/g9MwMj6dbW
— Kevin Mayton (@sizzlepuck) November 11, 2019

Best news!! He will always be my favorite Stars player!
— Amy Reeves (@starsfanamy) November 11, 2019

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Hockey League or Dallas Stars Hockey Club.
Jeff Odom is the manager of DallasStars.com and covers the Stars/NHL. Follow him on Twitter @jeffodom.

'Heck yes!': Hockey world, fans react to Stars retiring Zubov's number

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