2. Wade Redden's #6
Long tenured players gain a lot of respect by fans in the NHL, and Wade Redden is one those players with his long tenure with the Ottawa Senators.
Redden was the former second overall pick in the 1995 NHL Draft by the New York Islanders, but the Senators acquired him in 1996 by part of a three-team trade with the Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs. Redden would begin playing with the 1996-97 season, and was part of some special moments in Senators history.
Redden was part of every Senators playoff team from 1997-2008 before he left to sign with the New York Rangers in 2008. Redden was part of Ottawa's first playoff team in 1997, but 1998 was special as the franchise won its first playoff series against the New Jersey Devils despite having 24 points less than the Devils.
Redden was part of Ottawa's 2003 President's Trophy team, and Ottawa's 2007 Stanley Cup roster. There were three times in Redden's career that he finished in the top 10 voting for the Norris Trophy, and three times were with the Senators. Redden finished his 11-year tenure in Ottawa with 410 points in 838 games. Redden has the highest +/- rating in franchise history with 159.
If Ottawa can retire four former players who had longevity, Redden's longevity should be thought of for a jersey retirement.