Which longtime NHLers are likely to retire after this season?

[Alicat]

Not one person said Chara? Dude is a dinosaur.

He just signed a new contract 2 weeks ago

 

[MMC]

Kesler is paid too much to retire.

He won’t officially retire but he’s not playing again

 

[Nooks]

Connor McDavid. Frustration level is "very high"

 

[txpd]

Brooks Orpik. Maybe. He has shown no signs of any interest in that, though.

 

[Fixxer]

I think Letang will be a surprise retire.

He's been semi-retired for a while now...

 

[Hockeyholic]

He's been semi-retired for a while now...

I think he officially retires this offseason. Penguins would be smart to acquire a legitimate # 1 D who is usually healthy.

 

[viper0220]

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

How does his contract work? I don't think any player is going to leave millions on table and just "retire".

 

[CartographerNo611]

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

McKenzie already “retired” and took on a coaching role with the panthers.

It’s time for Jumbo, he won’t be able to walk in his 60s at this rate.

 

[Dustin]

How does his contract work? I don't think any player is going to leave millions on table and just "retire".

After July 1st he is only owed $1.5 million in actual cash from the Leafs. The contract was structured as such that he gets a large portion in a lump sum on July 1st.

 

[viper0220]

After July 1st he is only owed $1.5 million in actual cash from the Leafs. The contract was structured as such that he gets a large portion in a lump sum on July 1st.

That is a sweet deal, I don't think Marleau is going to retire.

 

[These Are The Days]

Lucic isn't old but he needs to go. Dude skates like he needs a scooter. He can play an entire shift and the puck won't come his way once

 

[JerseyMike34]

That is a sweet deal, I don't think Marleau is going to retire.

You think the Games Played record is in the back of his mind though?

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

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

Kunitz should have retired the year the Pens won the Cup and didn't want to re-sign him.

 

[wavaxa2]

Hopefully Patrick Eaves and Ryan Kesler. Both are done as NHLers and need to do what’s best for their health.

Not looking so good for Kesler, according to the article on nhl.com:

Kesler may need career-ending hip surgery for Ducks

Unfortunate, but probably best for him to retire.

 

[PhoenyX]

Yeah, Kesler is done. LTIRetire for sure.

 

[Helistin]

Yeah, Kesler is done. LTIRetire for sure.

Retirement called and said it doesn't want Kesler.

 

[b1e9a8r5s]

Kunitz
Maybe Ward

 

[Voight]

That is a sweet deal, I don't think Marleau is going to retire.

He's a 35+ contract so it wouldnt help the Leafs either.

Best bet is he gets a 1-way ticket to Robidas Island.

 

[Kevs Security]

What's the deal with Letang? Why is he mentioned in this thread

 

[CartographerNo611]

My question is when or will jagr ever retire or will we have to wait until he dies to put him in the hall

He is pretty much done, probably going to suit next year for the team he owns and call it a wrap. If he plays 3 years in Czech I am very certain the NHL will bend some rules to get one of the highest scorers in the hall

 

[Stephen Gionta]

Lee Stempniak probably. Chris Kunitz probably. Matt Cullen probably. Derek Mackenzie for sure. Matt Moulson for sure.

Maybe Drew Stafford. Maybe Jason Spezza.

 

[KingsFan7824]

He's a 35+ contract so it wouldnt help the Leafs either.

Best bet is he gets a 1-way ticket to Robidas Island.

Also has a NMC. That contract pretty much allows him to retire however he wants to. If the Leafs don't win this year, he'll give it one more shot with them.

 

[Mattb124]

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.

Thornton seems pretty damned happy as a Shark, so not sure where you are going with all that.

 

[Jetsfan79]

Not really a "Long time" NHLer but Steve Mason (or is retired already??)

 

[villacco]

Thomas Vanek