Retirement
Zack Kassian retires after 12 NHL seasons
The forward played in 661 NHL regular-season games.
Derek Stepan announces retirement after 13 NHL seasons
Centre played in 890 regular-season games and 120 playoff games.
Swedish winger Carl Hagelin retires from the NHL because of an eye injury
Hagelin has not played since taking an errant stick to his left eye during Washington Capitals practice on March 1, 2022.
Devan Dubnyk announces retirement after 12 NHL seasons
Dubnyk was a Masterton Trophy winner and Vezina Trophy finalist for 2014-15 season.
Kyle Turris goes back to his roots in retirement
Turris announced his retirement in August after recording 425 career points across in 776 NHL games.
Dion Phaneuf announces retirement after 1,048 NHL games
Dion Phaneuf has announced his retirement from the NHL after 14 seasons.
Braydon Coburn announces retirement after 983 NHL games
The defenceman suited up with five NHL teams in 16 years and won a Stanley Cup with the 2019-20 Tampa Bay Lightning.
Marian Gaborik announces retirement after 1,035 NHL games
Born in Trencin, Slovakia, Gaborik scored 407 goals and accumulated 408 assists for a total of 815 regular-season points in his NHL career.
"It's time": Star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist retires at 39
Henrik Lundqvist, one of the greatest goaltenders of his generation, announced his retirement Friday less than nine months after heart surgery.
Matt Calvert announces retirement after 10 NHL seasons
After 566 regular-season NHL games, Matt Calvert has announced his retirement due to a career-ending injury.
Corey Crawford announces retirement after 10 NHL seasons
Corey Crawford has officially announced his retirement from the National Hockey League (NHL) today following 10 NHL seasons and 488 regular-season games.
Colin Wilson announces retirement after 11 NHL seasons
Colin Wilson has officially announced his retirement from the National Hockey League (NHL) today following 11 NHL seasons and 632 regular-season games.
Callahan announces retirement
After a career that spanned 13 seasons in the NHL, Ryan Callahan has announced his retirement from professional hockey.
Chris Thorburn announces retirement following 801 NHL GP
Chris Thorburn has officially announced his retirement from professional hockey today following a playing career that included 801 NHL regular-season games.
Longtime NHL forward Joel Ward retires
Longtime NHL forward Joel Ward announced his retirement on Monday.
Matt Stajan announces retirement after 14 NHL seasons
Matt Stajan has announced his retirement from professional hockey today following 14 seasons playing in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Lee Stempniak announces retirement after 13 NHL seasons
Lee Stempniak played in 911 games over 13 NHL seasons.
Slater reflects on retirement, next chapter
Jim Slater, who recently announced his retirement and new role with the Washington Capitals, stopped by NHLPA.com to discuss his next chapter.
Ex-Rangers, Lightning D Dan Girardi retires after 13 seasons
Former New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Dan Girardi has announced his retirement from the NHL after 13 seasons.
Detroit defenceman Niklas Kronwall retires after 15 seasons
Niklas Kronwall is retiring after 15 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings.