An emotional TJ Oshie announces his retirement from the NHL
An outstanding career for the Stanley Cup champion!
Washington Capitals forward TJ Oshie has officially announced his retirement from the NHL.
“After 17 unforgettable years in the NHL, I’ve decided to retire,” said Oshie in a prepared statement. “I would like to thank the Washington Capitals and the St. Louis Blues for giving me the opportunity to play the game I love, all of my teammates who battled with me every night, my coaches who challenged me to be better every day, and the athletic trainers and equipment staff who got me ready to play. I also want to thank the fans your energy and passion made every game memorable, and it was an honour to play in front of you.”
The 38 year old Oshie concludes his NHL career with 302 goals and 695 points in 1,010 games split between the Capitals and the St. Louis Blues. He won the Stanley Cup with the Capitals in 2018 and has a further 69 points in 106 career playoff games.
fOshie recently completed a massive eight year contract with the Capitals that paid him $46 million. In total, he has earned an estimated $71.75 million over the course of his 20 year NHL career.
