Goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons Friday, more than two years removed from his last game.

Halak, 40, last played a game on April 13, 2023, with the New York Rangers . He then spent time with the Carolina Hurricanes early in the 2023-24 season on a professional tryout but was released before competing in a game.

"Last year I completed summer training ... but when nothing came of it, I told myself it was pointless. After that I didn't even try anymore," Halak told Slovakia's Dennik Sport, per a translation. "I'm officially ending my career. I would like to thank my family, friends, fans and especially my wife Petra, who has been by my side my entire career."

A two-time William M. Jennings Trophy winner as the goalie on the te

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