News Article: Zack Kassian retires

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Loved that he turned his life around here and his 2017 playoff I’ll never forget esp hitting Horseface into the upper deck of Rogers.

Good luck in retirement Kassian!

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[TheNumber4]

So many of the best moments in the McD era was a Kassian moment. As a psycho-type enforcer he played his role well. Too bad like most Oilers we can’t ever take advantage of the value that players presents cause we have to overpay to keep them. The moment Kass got paid he stopped helping the team and became a huge detriment.

 

[Ginger Papa]

I was really happy for him when he was able to rebuild his life and find a home with the Oilers.

A force when he played his physical style. Loved the rivalry with MT.

Hope he’s able to fully recover from the concussions he received & has a long and healthy retirement.

 

[Drivesaitl]

I wasn't thrilled with him coming here after how he rearranged Gagners head, so took awhile to warm up. There were good and bad points here and I ended up defending his play a fair amount.

Was really surprised meeting him what a nice guy he is. He's somebody that will just stop and talk and smile. Really down to earth in a way that not every player is.

Happy Retirment Zach and what @Ginger Papa said.

 

[McDNicks17]

I'll always remember him for that series against the Sharks.

Been a long time since the team had a bottom sixer make an impact like that.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Sorry, posted elsewhere, but want to add it to Zack's tribute thread.

I have a lot of time for Zack Kassian the person for finally turning his life around and for channeling his rare toolkit of size, skating and functional toughness as a role player in Edmonton. And on a team that was lacking quality support help. He became a good teammate in Edmonton after being a lost soul who squandered solid gifts. He also reflected the strength of Edmonton - organization and community - to embrace, nurture, and help to realize another second/last chance player to succeed and thrive.

Best of luck in retirement Zack!

 

[McAsuno]

Nothing but love and best wishes for Zack.
Got his shit together when he came here, and I'll never forget his series against the sharks or making Turtlechuk his bitch in the BOA.
Have a happy retirement, Kass!

 

[DavidHasselhoffsFist]

I'll always remember him for that series against the Sharks.

Been a long time since the team had a bottom sixer make an impact like that.

I agree. That’s the standard I use for playoff intensity now. Beast mode

 

[Jumptheshark]

he turned his life around--hope the best for him

 

[Jumptheshark]

Ouch...

Just realized we traded our 2025 2nd, 2024 3rd and 2022 1st for the 32nd overall pick in 2022 to move his contract

 

[Sheikyerbouti]

Even when he sucked I still enjoyed cheering for Kach Zassian. Fun player to watch.

 

[rboomercat90]

I'll always remember him for that series against the Sharks.

Been a long time since the team had a bottom sixer make an impact like that.

Lol, I’ll never stop laughing at the way Hertyl stopped smiling when Kassian chirped him.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

I was really happy for him when he was able to rebuild his life and find a home with the Oilers.

A force when he played his physical style. Loved the rivalry with MT.

Hope he’s able to fully recover from the concussions he received & has a long and healthy retirement.

Haven't seen you much around here this season, maybe YOU are the missing piece!

 

[tiger_80]

2017 playoffs was probably the highlight of his career. Not a great fighter even though he looks like Tyson Fury. lol.

P.S. did not realize he played almost 500 games as an Oiler. Crazy.

 

[Porkleaker]

Best Wishes to Zack Attack, great memories and memes

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Loved his play even though he noticeably declined in his latter years.

The two best Kassian gifs out there:
#2:

...and #1:

 

[oilexport]

Good power forward that could play tough. Best of luck to this player, you are definatly missed here.

 

[McSuper]

Loved that he turned his life around here and his 2017 playoff I’ll never forget esp hitting Horseface into the upper deck of Rogers.

Good luck in retirement Kassian!

He retire the minute Holland gave him that big deal. Just went thru the motions

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

 

[TB12]

Seravalli looks 57 years old.