D John Klingberg retires after 700 games with 6 teams
The Swedish defenseman ends his NHL career with 92 goals and 443 points after injuries limited his final seasons.
- On Friday, veteran defenseman John Klingberg announced his retirement from professional hockey, ending a 12-year NHL career spanning 700 games. The NHLPA confirmed the decision through an official post on their X account.
- During his prime years with the Dallas Stars, Klingberg earned an All-Star selection in 2017-18 and recorded a career-high 67 points. Across his tenure with six teams including the Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks, the Swede amassed 443 career points.
- Following a 2023-24 stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs that included season-ending hip surgery, Klingberg played for the Edmonton Oilers before concluding his career with the Sharks, posting 27 points in 56 games last season.
- Klingberg's retirement as a top unrestricted free-agent defenseman shifts the market landscape significantly. Nick Blankenburg now stands as the top available UFA offensive defenseman after splitting last season between the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche.
- Teams seeking a rugged shutdown defenseman may consider Logan Stanley, who recorded 128 penalty minutes last season. Other notable remaining free agents include Ben Hutton, Matt Grzelcyk, Carson Soucy, Adam Boqvist, Jake Bean, Nick Leddy, and Jeff Petry.
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D John Klingberg retires after 700 games with 6 teams
By Field Level Media Sep 11 (Field Level Media) - Defenseman John Klingberg announced his retirement on Friday after 700 NHL games with six teams. The 34-year-old Swede played his first eight seasons (2014-22) with the Dallas Stars, earning an All-...
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