Markus Naslund Announces His Retirement
May 4, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under NHL, New York Rangers, News, Players
At just 35 years of age, New York Rangers forward, Markus Naslund, has announced his retirement from the NHL after playing in the league for 15 seasons despite the fact that he still had a year left on his two-year, $8 million contract ($3 million was remaining).
"I would like to sincerely thank Glen Sather and the New York Rangers for giving me the opportunity this past season in New York," said Naslund in a statement. "I would also like to thank the Vancouver Canucks and all of their fans for their support over the 11-plus seasons I was a part of their organization, as well as to the Pittsburgh Penguins where I began my NHL career."
Naslund was with the Vancouver Canucks (where he served as captain until the 2007-2008 season) for most of his impressive career during which time he amassed 395 goals and 869 points in 1,117 games. I thought he had another year or two left in him but I guess the guy knows when he’s played enough professional hockey.
Instead of buying out his contract, the Rangers have elected to save the money and have some room in their salary cap for the 2009-10 season.
image: TSN
