Shattenkirk played six-plus seasons with the St. Louis Blues.
ST. LOUIS — Defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, who won a Stanley Cup with the 2020 Tampa Bay Lightning, is retiring after 14 NHL seasons.
Shattenkirk made the announcement in a statement issued by the NHL Players’ Association on Tuesday.
From New Rochelle, New York, the 35-year-old appeared in 952 regular-season games split between seven teams, along with 91 playoff appearances. Shattenkirk has gone unsigned since scoring six goals and 18 assists in 61 games with the Boston Bruins last season.
“I can proudly say that I have accomplished most of my career goals. I scored big goals, including a Stanley Cup final overtime goal, played in All-Star games, represented my country in the Olympics, and won a Stanley Cup,” Shattenkirk said. “What makes me even prouder when I reflect back on my career, are the countless friendships that I have made along the way. … Thank you to all my teammates, …