Pat Maroon to Retire After 2024-25 NHL Season

Pat Maroon, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, announced his retirement from the NHL after the 2024-2025 season in a pregame interview before a game against the St. Louis Blues, his hometown team. Maroon, who turns 37 soon, expressed that it was time for him and his family to start a new chapter, acknowledging that he has achieved everything he could in his career. Known for his significant contributions to the Tampa Bay Lightning's back-to-back Cup victories in 2020 and 2021, as well as the St. Louis Blues' first championship in 2019, Maroon has played over 1,000 regular-season and playoff games across various teams. His announcement was met with a touching tribute during the game, where he was honored by the Blues and received an ovation from the crowd. Maroon's career spans 14 seasons and includes stints with teams such as the Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, and Chicago Blackhawks, among others.