"Kopitar is second all-time in franchise scoring, with 1,278 points in a franchise-leading 1,454 games played. He is 30 points away from breaking Marcel Dionne's team record for most points (1,307). He ranks third all-time in franchise goals (440) behind Luc Robitaille (557) and Dionne (550) and leads in assists (838). He is a two-time Selke trophy winner (best defensive forward) and three-time Lady Byng trophy winner (gentlemanly play)."
"Entering his 20th season with the Kings and the final year of his contract, the decision was somewhat expected from the 38-year-old team captain. He told KCAL News last month he was thinking about retirement and that it could be his last NHL season. Kings general manager Ken Holland told NHL Network Radio in July that Kopitar indicated he wasn't seeking a contract extension this summer and was intending to take things a "year at a time.""
"Kopitar's announcement came only hours after Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw announced he would retire at the end of the season. Kopitar's Hall of Fame credentials have already been established. The greatest player ever from Slovenia, he helped lead the Kings to the franchise's Stanley Cup victories in 2012 and 2014 as part of a core four that included Dustin Brown, Jonathan Quick and Drew Doughty."
Anze Kopitar, 38, will retire after the 2025-26 season, concluding his 20th season with the Los Angeles Kings and the final year of his contract. He previously indicated he was considering retirement and was not seeking a contract extension, planning to take things year to year. Kopitar ranks second in franchise scoring with 1,278 points in 1,454 games and leads the team in assists (838), sitting 30 points shy of Marcel Dionne's record. He helped lead the Kings to Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014 and has won two Selke and three Lady Byng trophies.
Read at Los Angeles Times
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]