With 29 days until the Detroit Red Wings begin the 2026-27 season, the top player to wear jersey No. 29 is goaltender Mike Vernon. He earned the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1997 after leading Detroit to its first Stanley Cup in 42 years, boasting an impressive 16-4 playoff record. Vernon, originally drafted by the Calgary Flames, also played a key role during the infamous “Fight Night at the Joe” against Patrick Roy. After stints with the Sharks and Panthers, he returned to Calgary before retiring and being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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