If the winger is unable to play again, he will retire with goals and assists in 1, career NHL games. The move is more of a formality at this point, as Hossa had already been ruled out for the season due to a progressive skin disorder, but it will also allow the Blackhawks to be more liberal with their transactions as the season begins.
Rookie Alex DeBrincat and the returning Brandon Saad will be among the team's new additions looking to fill the void left by Hossa. Hossa could be forced to retire because of a lingering allergy to his hockey equipment. Hossa took medication for the allergy over the course of this past season, which seems to give some optimism for a return, although it will be a situation to monitor over the offseason.
Hossa will not play during the season due to the side effects of medication related to a progressive skin disorder, Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune reports. Hossa and the Blackhawks were very clear in their statements that his absence would be for the campaign, making no mention of retirement or the future.
The winger registered 45 points in 73 contests this past year while averaging of ice time -- production that will be sorely missed in Chicago. At the age of 38, Hossa is going to leave it to the young guys to lead the Slovakian team at Worlds. The veteran winger shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon, as he recorded 26 goals and 19 assists this season, even though he was held pointless during the the first-round sweep by the Preds. Rotowire Jun 25, See More See Less. Marian Hossa. Hossa, who stepped away from the sport in due to a skin condition, will be honored prior to the game, and will be at the United Center for the occasion, the team said: Our redesigned local news and weather app is live!
Download it for iOS or Android — and sign up for alerts. Honor Marian Hossa with us on Nov. Sunday Night Football 4 hours ago. Our new leadership team is committed to upholding our values and always working to better this organization and our game as we move forward. Hossa, a first-round draft choice by the Ottawa Senators in , joined the Blackhawks in and won three Stanley Cups with the team , and He was elected as part of the Hockey Hall of Fame class of The fallout continues in the investigation into an alleged sexual assault of former Blackhawks player Kyle Beach by former team video Brad Aldrich during the team's title run in
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