Which longtime NHLers are likely to retire after this season?

[Alwalys]

thornton not a chance unless he gets another major injury. he will have to be dragged off the ice.

 

[RebuildinVan]

Please!! Loui Erikson do us a favour! Youve made enough $$ to last. I just cant watch this guy anymore

 

[A1LeafNation]

Give up 7 million?

Maybe he gets a rash over the summer though

He is owed 1.25M after July 1st.

 

[montreal]

de la Rose was done before he even started. Absolutely no offensive instinct at all.

He has a heart problem, if not for that he's a decent 4th liner. Put up more points then most of the Habs 4th liners this year.

 

[Crow]

I hope Corey Perry.

Put a fork in him because he is finished.

Also because he deserves to have a fork put in him.

Kidding. Sort of.

Some people say Marcus Kruger is done but I’m not sure.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Markov, Datsyuk... or not.

 

[BlueDream]

Thornton will definitely play at least one more year.

 

[Mulletman]

Thornton will definitely play at least one more year.

Lets hope so. The Sharks have done pretty much nothing to help him stay in the League. Cutting his icetime, and downgrading him to the 3rd line and limiting his powerplay presence won't get a guy like Thornton going. Another team that would use Thornton better and he's a 65-70 point guy this year for sure.

 

[bukwas]

Marleau. Lowest goal scoring season in maybe ever. Lowest point totals since the 48 game lockout.

I would expect him to take 1 more swing at a Cup if it doesn't(most likely) come this year. I know i would desperately want one after 20+ years of service.

 

[tiburon12]

Lets hope so. The Sharks have done pretty much nothing to help him stay in the League. Cutting his icetime, and downgrading him to the 3rd line and limiting his powerplay presence won't get a guy like Thornton going. Another team that would use Thornton better and he's a 65-70 point guy this year for sure.

in 2019 he's playing at a ~64pt pace. I think the Sharks are doing just fine with his deployment

 

[Tofveve]

Thornton's not gonna retire next year --- he might even hit 20G this year

Yeah, I hope he doesn't retire quite yet. I think he still has a year or two after this one.

Players like Perry have lost their legs and are more than done compared to Joe.

 

[Tofveve]

I also think Marleau's end is overstated. I don't think he's played as poorly as people make out. There's only so much premium ice-time to go around and coupled with Nylander's late-season signing, injuries to stars like Matthews early on, he's done what's been asked.

 

[ziggyjoe212]

Matt Cullen

 

[Seb]

Kovalchuk

 

[Estlin]

David Backes?

 

[TOGuy14]

Given his contract structure and performance this year I think Maleau is a good candidate for retirement on July 2nd.

 

[That Habs Fan]

Alzner. Who Bergevin prioritized signing over Radulov...lolololol

 

[ZeroPucksGiven]

Probably true but I mean health wise which is what I figured OP meant but if it's skill..we'all that applies too

What's up with DeLa Rosa?

 

[KingsHockey24]

Joe Thornton, Jason Pominville, Chris Kunitz, Derek McKenzie, Matt Hendricks

Isn't Pominville like 34 and still productive?

 

[LeafsLegendAkiBerg]

I also think Marleau's end is overstated. I don't think he's played as poorly as people make out. There's only so much premium ice-time to go around and coupled with Nylander's late-season signing, injuries to stars like Matthews early on, he's done what's been asked.

Marleau has been pretty bad but he hasn't missed a game in forever and Babcock loves him so I wouldn't be shocked to see him play next season. It's not like his retirement would help the Leafs cap anyways.

 

[Nithoniniel]

I also think Marleau's end is overstated. I don't think he's played as poorly as people make out. There's only so much premium ice-time to go around and coupled with Nylander's late-season signing, injuries to stars like Matthews early on, he's done what's been asked.

I would disagree. Marleau has been weak defensively, non-existent in the transition game, and his offense has been carried by better players. He tends to make any line he plays on perform worse than without him. His underlying numbers and micro stats are abysmal.

By merit, he'd probably be our 13th forward. I'm not one of those that talk about how players should retire as soon as they are not as good anymore. Marleau should retire when he feels like it, no sooner. The league is richer for having him. I'd love to watch him climb that all-time games played list. I just wish it wasn't on my team, not when he takes ice time from better players and carry a huge cap hit just when we need the space.

 

[PattyLafontaine]

Hopefully Thornton stays healthy and I could see him playing til 42-45. He’s still quite good considering his age, two knee surgeries.

 

[pokey10]

Hossa

 

[pokey10]

Not one person said Chara? Dude is a dinosaur.

 

[abo9]

Not one person said Chara? Dude is a dinosaur.

Pretty sure he just signed a new contract thought

I'd think Matt Cullen is a good candidate