Today, former New Jersey Devils defeseman Ben Lovejoy retired. A noted fan of The Office, he announced in a way that would make Michael Scott proud.
His legacy as on ice is a bit contentious, and we at Pucks & Pitchforks have published many a post with either concerned about him or supporting him. Sometimes we would debate if he was taking a lineup spot from a younger player, but always hoped for the best.
He was never an offensive force for the Devils, scoring a mere 23 points in 190 games wearing the red and black, but that was never his role.