After announcing his retirement from the NHL on Monday, former Bruins center David Krejci spoke with the media on Tuesday about his decision to retire, his future plans, and much more.
Here are a few takeaways from Krejci’s Zoom conference:
Late injuries contributed to Krejci’s decision to retire
Unlike Patrice Bergeron, who acknowledged last month that he entered the 2022-23 season with the expectation that it’d be his last, Krejci kept an open mind in his return to the NHL ranks last season.
Despite a year spent playing in the Czech Extraliga, Krejci largely did not miss a step against NHL competition.