#19MarkusNäslund - 18: The Man

“I always wanted to leave the game on my terms,” [Naslund] said. “Now, looking back, I have nothing but fond memories.”

Markus Naslund never got a chance to say thank you, and Canuck Nation never had a chance to say goodbye.

That, more than anything, is what the retired Canucks captain is most looking forward to Saturday as his No. 19 sweater is retired to the rafters of Rogers Arena before an NHL game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

"I haven’t been back to see the fans, so it’s going to be special,” Naslund said. “I’m excited about being able to thank them.