The NHL Retirement Thread

[goblue9280 33]

That's interesting. Now it sounds like they'll have to give up a lot of the time (and friends) in the U.S. Who knows where they'll choose to settle? Although I'd expect that Lidstrom may have discussed that with them before making his decision.

People forget that Lidstrom almost retired back in the late 90's, because he and his wife wanted to raise their kids in Sweden. I'm not surprised he's going back right away.

[psh 25]

I know this has been done before, but it is so classy. Perfectly in character for Lidstrom.

[Quintin 16]

A. Kovalev retires. What a sad way to end a stellar career

http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/alexei-kovalev-longtime-montreal-fan-favourite-retires-1.1206672

[chippa13 1844]

Never before has a player done so little with so much.