Player: Martin Havlat

MARTIN HAVLAT RETIRES AFTER 14 NHL SEASONS

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,

"Happy I did everything I could."

"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."

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