Retirement
G Cam Ward signs 1-day contract, retires with Hurricanes
Goalie Cam Ward has signed a one-day contract with the Carolina Hurricanes and is retiring as a member of the team he helped lead to a Stanley Cup.
Kunitz takes front-office role with Blackhawks after announcing retirement
Four-time Stanley Cup-winning forward Chris Kunitz has retired after 15 seasons in the NHL.
Veteran centre Matt Cullen retires, won three Stanley Cups over career
Veteran centre Matt Cullen is retiring after a 21-season career that includes three Stanley Cup titles.
Roberto Luongo announces retirement from NHL
Franchise goaltender with third-most career wins in NHL history retires after 19 seasons, 11 with Florida.
Brooks Orpik announces retirement from NHL after 15 seasons
Brooks Orpik has announced his retirement today from the NHL after 15 seasons.
Antoine Vermette retires after 14 NHL seasons
Antoine Vermette has announced his retirement today from the National Hockey League (NHL) following 14 seasons.
Josh Gorges announces retirement after 13 NHL seasons
The defenceman skated in 783 regular-season NHL games.
Longtime NHL winger Rick Nash retires because of concussion symptoms
Rick Nash has announced his retirement from hockey after suffering a concussion last March.
Ex-Sabres captain Brian Gionta retires after 16 NHL seasons
At a mere 5-foot-7, Brian Gionta knew the odds would be long at getting an opportunity to play in the NHL some 20 years ago after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils.
Former Jets workhorse goalie Ondrej Pavelec retires after 11 NHL seasons
Ondrej Pavelec, who was a workhorse in the Jets' goal after the NHL franchise moved from Atlanta to Winnipeg, announced his retirement Thursday.
Red Wings star Henrik Zetterberg calls it a career
Henrik Zetterberg knew something wasn't right with his back last January when he stopped practicing. Despite the aches and pains, he did not miss a game all season for the Detroit Red Wings.
Jarome Iginla retires leaving Flames legacy behind him
A lot has changed over the last two decades in professional hockey. Through it all, there was Jarome Iginla.
Jarome Iginla returning to Calgary to announce retirement from NHL
Former Calgary Flames star Jarome Iginla will announce his retirement from the NHL on Monday.
Veteran NHL forward Burrows retires after 13 seasons to take coaching job
Forward Alex Burrows is entering the coaching ranks after announcing his retirement from the NHL as a player on Friday.
Burrows retires after 13 NHL seasons
Forward Alexandre Burrows’ playing career has come to an end, following 13 seasons in the National Hockey League.
A congratulations to P-A Parenteau on his retirement
From the NHLPA and its players, congratulations to P-A Parenteau, who recently announced his retirement after 491 NHL games, and nearly 1,000 games as a professional hockey player.
My Top 5 | Francois Beauchemin
Having recently announced his retirement, Francois Beauchemin, who was drafted in the third round (75th overall), by the Montreal Canadiens in 1998, spoke with NHLPA.com about the things he’ll miss most about the game.
Perfect Goodbye: Daniel Sedin overtime hero in final game in Vancouver
It couldn't have been scripted any better.
Canucks stars Henrik and Daniel Sedin say they will retire after the season
Henrik and Daniel Sedin persevered to elevate themselves among the NHL's most dominant players for nearly a decade.
Shane Doan announces retirement from NHL
Longtime Coyotes captain Shane Doan has announced his retirement in a letter to fans in Phoenix.