After 14 seasons with the Boston Bruins, David Krejci has announced his retirement from the National Hockey League (NHL).
Krejci, a Czech-born center, was drafted by the Bruins in 2004 and made his NHL debut in 2006. During his time with the team, he was part of two Stanley Cup championship teams in 2011 and 2013. He also represented the Czech Republic in the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics.
Krejci was a consistent offensive threat for the Bruins, finishing his career with 645 points (180 goals and 465 assists) in 897 regular season games. He also had 58 points (20 goals and 38 assists) in 82 playoff games. He was named to the NHL All-Star Game in 2015 and was a finalist for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 2016.
Krejci was a fan favorite in Boston and will be remembered for his leadership on and off the ice. He was known for his hard work and dedication to the game, as well as his willingness to help out his teammates.
Krejci’s retirement marks the end of an era for the Bruins. He was one of the team’s longest-tenured players and will be missed by fans and teammates alike.
Although he is retiring from the NHL, Krejci has not ruled out a return to hockey in the future. He has expressed interest in playing in Europe or even returning to the NHL at some point.
David Krejci’s career with the Boston Bruins was remarkable and he will be remembered as one of the team’s all-time greats. His contributions to the team will not be forgotten and he will always be remembered as a leader both on and off the ice.
