Sedin twins to retire at end of season
Vancouver Canucks forwards Daniel and Henrik Sedin confirmed Monday that the 2017-18 campaign will be their final NHL season.
The Sedins penned a letter to fans through the team website:
"We started the year with the mindset that a decision would be made in the postseason. But it became clear, after discussions with our families throughout the year, that this will be our last season. This feels right for all of us.
"Being part of the Canucks family for 18 seasons has been the best period of our lives. But it's time to focus on our families and life after hockey. It's time to help with homework every night. It's time to be at every birthday party and to stand in the cold at every hockey rink, soccer game and riding lesson on weekends. It's time to be at home for dinner every night."
The 37-year-olds were selected by the Canucks at the 1999 draft. They've spent their entire 17-year careers in Vancouver and rank first in all of the franchise's major categories:
| Category | Rank | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 1 | Henrik Sedin | 1327 |
| Goals | 1 | Daniel Sedin | 391 |
| Assists | 1 | Henrik Sedin | 828 |
| Points | 1 | Henrik Sedin | 1068 |
With three games remaining in the season, including two home dates, fans will have the opportunity to pay tribute to the Sedins. The two games at Rogers Arena include Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights and Thursday versus the Arizona Coyotes.