Scott Niedermayer had a lustrous NHL career, starting with the New Jersey Devils and eventually settling down in Orange County with the Anaheim Ducks. Breaking into the NHL at the age of 19, he made a name for himself as one of the best defensemen in the league over the course of his 18 season career.
As incredible as he was, father time is no respecter of persons, and there come’s a point in every hockey player’s career where they have to consider answering the hard questions. So, 1,263 regular season games, 740 points, 4 Stanley Cups, 15 playoff appearances, 4 All-Star games, a Norris Trophy, and one Conn Smythe Trophy later, at the age of 36, Scott Niedermayer decided to hang up his skates and retire from the NHL.