Tag Retirement

Brad Richards Announces Retirement

Last season Brad Richards played with the Detroit Red Wings. His 15th season in the NHL and only season in Detroit turned out to be his final as a professional hockey player. Richards announced his retirement today, finishing his career…

Datsyuk Announces Departure from Detroit

It’s been widely speculated since the Red Wings finished their playoff run in April and today it officially came from the horses mouth that Pavel Datsyuk will depart from the NHL and return to Russia this summer, one year before…

Giguere Ready to Retire

After playing in the NHL for 18-years, Colorado goalie Jean-Sébastien Giguère could have played his last game per TVA reporter Renaud Lavoie. Lavoie said in a tweet Sunday morning that Giguère will speak with his agent and the NHLPA before making the…

Roman Hamerlik Announces Retirement

20 seasons in the National Hockey League and 1,395 games later, defenseman Roman Hamerlik decided to call it a career and announced his retirement today. He failed to land a spot on a roster this season, and spent the end…

Kovalchuk Departure: Commendable or Cowardly?

Yesterday New Jersey forward Ilya Kovalchuk announced his retirement from the NHL at age 30. He will walk away from a monster $100 million contract he signed with $77 million left to be paid out (around $60 million in the next…

Montreal Forward Blake Geoffrion to Retire at 25

Imagine if your great-grandfather, grandfather, and father worked in the same profession and were legendary at their job. Growing up, you heard numerous stories and tales about them. Imagine you worked your entire life to reach that profession and you…

The Decision: Nicklas Lidstrom Retirement Edition

In a press conference scheduled for later this morning, Nicklas Lidstrom of the Detroit Red Wings is will announce his retirement according to various media reports. A press conference is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at Joe Louis Arena.  After the…

Developing Story: Rob Blake Retires

After a 21-year NHL career with three teams, defenseman Rob Blake will retire from hockey with a press conference next week. A report coming from Comcast Sportsnet is saying the Stanley Cup champion, Olympic champion, and six-time all-star will to…