Pat Maroon announces NHL retirement after 14 seasons

Patrick Maroon, the Chicago Blackhawks forward and three-time Stanley Cup champion, has announced his retirement at the end of the current NHL season. In an emotional interview before a game against the St. Louis Blues, Maroon, who has had a 14-year career and played over 840 games, shared that it's time for him and his family to start a new chapter. Maroon is renowned for his physical style of play and leadership, having played pivotal roles in winning championships with the St. Louis Blues in 2019 and the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021. He expressed no regrets about his career, reflecting on the sacrifices athletes make and the emotional weight of such a decision. The Blackhawks were recently eliminated from playoff contention, meaning Maroon's last game is likely to be in mid-April. He leaves behind a legacy characterized by resilience and impactful moments in NHL history.