Sure, Jason LaBarbera can still play.
The 36-year-old Burnaby, B.C., native made it clear that he has what it takes and, added to his extensive professional resume, he could take his talents overseas like many hockey players do in the twilight of their hockey careers.
But, following two springtime hip surgeries and a winter in the American Hockey League with the Philadelphia Flyers organization (which included a call-up but zero National Hockey League games), he decided that perhaps it was time.
Then, a goaltending coach job came up with the Calgary Hitmen.
“Just the thought of recovering (from surgery), finding another job, moving my family or, doing what we’ve done in the past few years — me leaving and them staying,” LaBarbera was saying.