San Jose Sharks legend Patrick Marleau, the NHL's all-time leader in regular-season games played, announced his retirement on Tuesday.
Marleau, who didn't play during the 2021-22 season, confirmed the decision in a piece for The Players' Tribune entitled "Thank You, Hockey."
"It's bittersweet for sure, but I have so much to look forward to. Who knows what the world has in store for me. If you would have told that kid on the frozen pond that he would break a games-played record held by none other than Gordie Howe, he would have thought you were crazy.