Retirement

Predators captain Fisher retires after 17 seasons in NHL

By: The Canadian Press

Nashville Predators forward Mike Fisher has retired in what he calls the hardest decision he's had to make, leaving the defending Stanley Cup finalists in need of a new captain.

August 3, 2017

Brian Campbell retires, to join Blackhawks front office

By: Chicago Blackhawks Media Relations

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell announced today his retirement following 17 seasons in the National Hockey League. Campbell will join the Chicago Blackhawks business operations department, assisting with various marketing, community relations and youth hockey initiatives.

July 17, 2017

ANDREW FERENCE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

By: Edmonton Oilers Press Release

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Andrew Ference has announced his retirement from professional hockey after 16 seasons in the National Hockey League.

July 13, 2017

Bryan Bickell: “I will never forget that sound"

By: Chris Lomon

Bryan Bickell sure knows how to leave a lasting impression. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in November, the forward announced his retirement after Carolina’s final regular season game on April 9 - and what a game it was.

April 19, 2017

Martin Havlat retires after 14 NHL seasons

By: NHLPA Staff

Martin Havlat has announced his retirement today from the NHL, following 14 seasons. The two-time NHL All-Star played in 790 regular season games.

February 8, 2017

"Happy I did everything I could."

By: Martin Havlat

"Hockey was my life, but the last few years, I just couldn’t play the way I wanted to play. My heart wanted to keep on going, but my body didn’t allow me to do it. I felt it was time. I know I’ve made the right decision."

February 8, 2017

Travis Moen announces his retirement

By: NHLPA Staff

Travis Moen announced his retirement today from the NHL following 12 seasons. The forward scored three game-winning-goals in the 2007 playoffs, including the series-clincher for the Ducks in the run to their first Stanley Cup.

November 29, 2016

Ruslan Fedotenko retires after 12 NHL seasons

By: NHLPA Staff

Ruslan Fedotenko has announced his retirement from the National Hockey League, following 12 NHL seasons and a professional hockey playing career that spanned two decades.

October 11, 2016

BRAD RICHARDS RETIRES FROM NHL AFTER 15 SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Brad Richards is announcing his retirement today from the National Hockey League (NHL), following a decorated career that spanned 15 seasons.

July 20, 2016

Scott Hannan retires after 16 seasons

By: Chris Lomon

An NHL debut in Japan, a golden phone call from ‘The Great One,’ and over 1,000 big-league games played. Scott Hannan has plenty of great hockey memories to look back upon.

February 25, 2016

Martin St. Louis Announces Retirement from the NHL

By: NHLPA Staff

The 16-year veteran played in 1134 regular season games with Calgary, Tampa Bay & New York, capturing the Stanley Cup and the Lester B. Pearson Award in 2003-04.

July 2, 2015

HAL GILL RETIRES FROM NHL AFTER 16 SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

A veteran of 1,108 games played, Hal Gill has announced his retirement from the NHL after 16 seasons

April 23, 2015

RADEK DVORAK RETIRES FROM NHL AFTER 18 SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Forward played in 1,260 career games and reached the Stanley Cup Final twice

January 27, 2015

GEORGE PARROS RETIRES FROM NHL AFTER NINE SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

George Parros announced his retirement today from the National Hockey League (NHL) after playing nine NHL seasons.

December 5, 2014

SAKU KOIVU RETIRES FROM NHL AFTER 18 SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Finnish native is a veteran of 1,124 NHL games and a four-time Olympian

September 10, 2014

TOM POTI ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AFTER 14 NHL SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Poti, an All-Star defenceman and Olympic silver medalist, played in 824 career NHL games with the Oilers, Rangers, Islanders and Capitals

May 1, 2014

JAY PANDOLFO RETIRES AFTER 15 NHL SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Jay Pandolfo announced his retirement from the NHL today after 15 NHL season and 899 career games.

January 30, 2014

Vinny Prospal Officially Retires After 16 NHL Seasons

By: NHLPA Staff

The Czech Republic native leaves the game after 16 seasons where he totaled 765 points in 1,108 games played

January 28, 2014

Wade Redden Retires From NHL After 14 Seasons

By: NHLPA Staff

Veteran of 1,023 games played with the Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues & Boston Bruins, as well as making his mark internationally with Canada

January 9, 2014

PAVEL KUBINA RETIRES FROM NHL AFTER 13 SEASONS

By: NHLPA Staff

Stanley Cup Champion with Tampa Bay in 2004 played in 970 games, between four different teams, over a 13-year career

December 20, 2013