Jets to retire both numbers for franchise legends Selanne and Numminen

The Winnipeg Jets have announced that they will be retiring Teemu Selanne's #8 and Teppo Numminen's #27 this upcoming season.

Selanne and Numminen will officially be the first players in Jets history to have their numbers retired. The Jets, of course, have a bit of a messy history given that they technically share a history with the Atlanta Thrashers and not the Arizona Coyotes, the franchise who initially played in Winnipeg. In fact, both Selanne and Numminen played for the Winnipeg/Arizona franchise, not the existing Winnipeg/Atlanta franchise yet it's the Winnipeg/Atlanta franchise that will be retiring their numbers. 

In any case, the Jets made the announcement official on their website, read below for the official statement:

"Teemu and Teppo have made indelible marks as part of Winnipeg Jets history and have deep connections to the city and with Winnipeg fans," said Mark Chipman, Executive Chairman of the Winnipeg Jets. "We are excited and honoured to celebrate their outstanding achievements as Winnipeg Jets and make our admiration and gratitude official with an induction into the Winnipeg Jets Hall of Fame." 

"Winnipeg gave me my start in the NHL and holds a special place in my heart," said Selanne. "I have a lot of great on-ice memories from my time playing in the city, but equally as many off-ice memories in a community that has made me feel like one of their own since day one. I feel beyond privileged to be recognized by the Jets in this way, and to do it alongside my good friend Teppo is a true honour."

"To be inducted into the Winnipeg Jets Hall of Fame alone means a great deal, but to be inducted with Teemu is beyond words for me," said Numminen. "I couldn't have asked for a better city to play the first eight years of my NHL career in, and to be recognized in front of the same passionate community that made playing hockey a treat every single night will be an unforgettable moment for my family and I."

I can't think of two players more fitting. Well done, Winnipeg.