I mean.. #7 is already retired for Chelios. Don't think it'll be a big issue if Seabs shares that same number in retirement. Dude played his entire 15 year career here. Over 1100 games, 3 cups, 4 time all star, Alternate captain, etc. If anything Seabrook is most deserving of it over Roenick and even Hossa.
Man that Hossa jersey retirement is just going to look so dumb in hindsight. It was dumb at the time. We all love Hoss but he only spent 40% of his career here and he was out of prime for more than half those games.
If Hossa gets his jersey retired after 534 games as a Hawk, it's tough to argue against any of the other 3-time Cup winners, or guys like Roenick, Wilson and Larmer. Next thing you know the Hawks are going to have 15+ retired numbers. Starts to become silly really.
1, 3, 7, 9, 18, 21, 35 and 81 already retired.
2, 19 and 88 slam-dunks to be retired over the next 5 years.
Cases to be made for 4, 10, 24, 27 and 28.