Henrik Zetterberg, who ended his ice hockey career in the NHL one year ago, has moved back home to Sweden . Now, he chooses to enter the sport of trotting again.
Why did Henrik Zetterberg retire?
Henrik Zetterberg's NHL career is over due to a degenerative back issue, Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said Friday as training camp opened.
Did Henrik Zetterberg retire?
On September 14, 2018, Red Wings general manager Ken Holland announced that due to a degenerative back condition, Zetterberg would be unable to continue with his NHL career. However, due to Zetterberg having 3 years left on his contract at the time of the announcement, he is not fully retired .
How old was Zetterberg when retired?
But Zetterberg, 38 , seemed sanguine. Less than a month into his retirement, he reflected on his career, and he revealed new details of the evolution of a back condition that ended it prematurely.
Is Henrik Zetterberg still getting paid?
Zetterberg will go on long-term injured reserve with three years left on his 12-year, $73 million contract. He will continue to be paid and the team will get some $6 million in salary cap relief.
What numbers have the Red Wings retired?
4 becomes the Red Wings' eighth retired number in franchise history, joining Sid Abel (No. 12), Alex Delvecchio (No. 10), Gordie Howe (No. 9), Nicklas Lidstrom (No.
How old is Zetterberg?
But Zetterberg, 38 , seemed sanguine. Less than a month into his retirement, he reflected on his career, and he revealed new details of the evolution of a back condition that ended it prematurely.
Is Pavel Datsyuk still playing hockey?
Datsyuk announced his retirement from the NHL on June 18, 2016 , after playing 953 games, to return to his native Russia. ... He captained the Olympic Athletes of Russia to the gold medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics and helped SKA St. Petersburg win the Gagarin Cup in 2017.
How many cups has Zetterberg won?
The 2008 Stanley Cup Champion and Conn Smythe Winner was one of the Red Wings greats, and it was sad to see him go. Now ahead of the 2021-22 season, he officially ends his playing career, by the books, that is.
When did Datsyuk retire?
Datsyuk retired in June 2016 with one year left on his contract. He had 16 goals and 33 assists in his final season, and during 14 seasons with Detroit, had 314 goals and 604 assists.
Who is the greatest hockey player of all time?
- Jaromir Jagr. Jaromir Jagr, Pittsburgh Penguins, 1999 Quarter Finals of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. ( ...
- Gordie Howe. ...
- Mario Lemieux. ...
- Bobby Orr. ...
- Wayne Gretzky. ...
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Who is number 9 on the Red Wings?
Gordie Howe
Who wore 91 for the Red Wings?
91 worn by forward Sergei Fedorov , general manager Ken Holland said Thursday. Fedorov, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2015, scored 400 of his 483 NHL goals and 954 of his 1,179 points with the Red Wings.
How tall is Zetterberg?
Zetterberg was a great leader, made the players around him better, and was certainly a respected representative of the city of Detroit, but he is a borderline Hall of Fame candidate , and it will likely take years before or if he does finally get selected.
How many points does Pavel Datsyuk have?
He left the Wings having won two Stanley Cups (2002 and 2008), four consecutive Lady Byng trophies (2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009), 953 games played, and 918 points .
How many Stanley Cups did Nicklas Lidstrom win?
Nicklas Lidstrom, (born April 28, 1970, Västerås, Sweden), Swedish ice hockey player who was considered one of the game's best defensemen. He helped the Detroit Red Wings win four Stanley Cups (1997, 1998, 2002, and 2008).
