After 12 seasons in the NHL, former Coyotes forward Zack Kassian officially calls it a career.
Former Arizona Coyotes forward Zack Kassian has officially announced his retirement from the NHL.
The 32-year-old played 12 seasons in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers and Coyotes where he had 92 goals, 111 assists and 203 points.
"To play in the NHL is one thing, but to make a 12-year career of it is pretty special," Kassian told the NHL Players' Association. "From coaches to equipment staff and fellow players I've met along the way, I've made so many relationships that are going to last a lifetime."
Kassian actually played his final year in Arizona for a total 51 games tallying just two goals.
The Coyotes traded for Kassian on July 7, 2022 from the Oilers but ultimately bought out the final one year of his contract this summer.
Despite getting another opportunity with the Ducks on a professional tryout agreement during this year’s training camp, he was released prior to the start of the season.