NhL Veteran Officially Decides To Call It A Career

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Austin Sabourin
October 31, 2023 (9:40 PM)

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In a recent development, NHL veteran forward Paul Stastny, at 37 years old, has officially announced his retirement from professional hockey. This news was confirmed in a low-key manner, with Stastny sharing his decision with TSN insider Pierre LeBrun.

Stastny explained,

"In early September, we decided we were done. I didn't put anything out on social media or anything. I kind of came into the league quietly, and I'm leaving the league quietly. That's the way I like it."

After an impressive career spanning 1,145 games and accumulating 822 points, Stastny has decided to hang up his skates. While he received offers from teams during the offseason, he found himself lacking the motivation to commit to another season.

"I wanted to take all the emotions out of it," he expressed. "The summer got further along, and I got on the ice a few times I wouldn't say the spark wasn't there � I still love the game � but I think I was just ready to move forward to the next chapter. When you know, you know."

Stastny, along with his wife and two children, currently resides just outside of Las Vegas. With his playing career behind him, they plan to return to St. Louis, free from the constraints of a particular location tied to his profession.

Having devoted 17 years to professional hockey, Stastny is looking forward to spending quality time with his children, aged 6 and 8. While he remains open to future opportunities in hockey, he rules out coaching and leans more towards management roles if the right fit and situation arise.

For now, Stastny is content with his retirement and the new possibilities that await him. We wish him all the best in this next chapter of life after an outstanding hockey career. Take a bow, Paul!