Retirement
"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.
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.