Ottawa Sun · May 26, 2016
Ottawa Senators, Chris Phillips hold news conference
Senators defenceman Chris Phillips grew up in Fort McMurray, Alta., where wildfires have destroyed parts of the city this week. (Wayne Cuddington/Files)Chris Phillips is expected to officially announce his retirement Thursday, ending the career of the longest serving player in Senators history.
The Senators issued a press release late Wednesday, saying that a Thursday noon press conference had been scheduled where the defenceman “will provide an update on his future.”
Senators general manager Pierre Dorion, senior hockey adviser Bryan Murray and “special guests” will also be in attendance.