NHL news...

Philadelphia Flyers retired Hall of Fame member Mark Howe's number 2 sweater,today... he was on the blue line,for the Flyers,with Brad McCrimmon,in the 1980's,to make one of the best blue defenses,in NHL history... both played for the Red Wings,too... special NHL permission had to be given,before the NHL does not like sweater retirement ceremony,after March 1st...