Greatest Rangers from 81 to 99 detailed in greatest player list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:21 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The New York Rangers have highlighted the greatest players to wear numbers 81 to 99 as part of their centennial celebration. Among those featured are Marcel Hossa, Martin Straka, and Wayne Gretzky, the only player to wear No. 99, who had his number retired after his career ended in 1999. The Rangers have listed individual achievements for each player, noting that No. 98 remains unworn and that several numbers were only worn by one player throughout franchise history. The franchise continues to recognize players as they reflect on their 100-year legacy.
- •Wayne Gretzky's No. 99 was retired by the Rangers and the NHL.
- •Marcel Hossa played 164 games and contributed 42 points.
- •Martin Straka had two standout seasons with high point totals.
- •Adam Edstrom debuted in 2023, later traded to Nashville.
- 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — Greatest Rangers of first 100 years by the numbers: From 81 to 99
"It’s fitting that the numerically last of the 1,143 players who’ve played for the New York Rangers wore No. 99 […]
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