This afternoon Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski confirmed in an interview that he plans to retire now that their season has ended.
After the Dallas Stars heartbreaking loss to the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Finals speculation began regarding Joe Pavelski. Many teammates spoke about Joe Pavelski as if he was retiring. Today Joe Pavelski himself confirmed the news.
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski says «this is it for me.» Says it's not official official, but said it was known for a long time that this was his last go. «Plan is not to play next season.»
His 18-year NHL career is coming to an end in Dallas.
Joe Pavelski had an incredibly successful NHL career. Becoming one the greatest American players and San Jose Sharks in the history of the NHL.
Joe Pavelski was a 7th-round pick in the 2003 NHL Draft
1,332 career NHL games played 475 goals 1,068 points x4 NHL All-Star Most playoff goals by an American-born player (74)
What an unbelievable story
Unfortunately despite all of his individual success Joe Pavelski will retire without taking home a Stanley Cup. Regardless he has had a Hall of Fame worthy career and will have plenty to look back on fondly. As he heads into this new phase of his life after hockey we wish Joe Pavelski all the best.