Former Edmonton Oilers forward Derek Ryan had confirmed his plans to retire ahead of this past season. It seems the veteran forward had some resentments with the way his career ended.
Ryan, who spent the last four seasons with Edmonton, only played 36 NHL games last year as age and competition caught up with him. He was placed on waivers and spent much of the season in the AHL with the Bakersfield Condors.
The 38 year old had never played less than 40 games in a season since he became a permanent fixture in the league ahead of the 2016-17 season.