NHL players who survive in the league past age 35 are made up of two types: all-time greats who are still playing at a high level and role players who have found a way to be useful well past their due date.
Several role players are still providing valuable play—such as Matt Cullen of the Pittsburgh Penguins—but a poor season may mean the end of the line. The most valuable and rare players are still able to provide quality play in the big, important parts of the game—such as Jaromir Jagr of the Florida Panthers. These players can write their own script, and predicting retirement is a moving target.
Here are eight productive NHL players who are most likely to retire after the 2016-17 season.
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Productive NHL Players Most Likely to Retire After the 2016-17 Season
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