Hossa, who had 1, points goals, assists in 1, NHL games and won the Stanley Cup with the Blackhawks in , and , did not play this season because of a progressive skin disorder and side effects of medication to treat it. He was placed on long-term injured reserve Oct. Hossa said last June he had been undergoing treatment for the disorder under the supervision of the Blackhawks medical staff for the past few years but the side effects and his reaction to them made it impossible for him to play.
Not even a single time," he said. Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman said in April that Hossa's condition hadn't changed and that there was "no indication he's going to play next year, either. Hossa was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the first round No. Hossa played games with Chicago after signing a year contract with the Blackhawks as a free agent July 1, That contract has three years remaining.
Premier League. La Liga. Serie A. Champions League. Europa League. International Soccer. Scottish Premiership. Fantasy Premier League. Women's College Basketball. Sports Business. Bay Area. Kansas City. Las Vegas. Los Angeles. New Orleans. New York. San Antonio. San Diego. Tampa Bay. Washington DC. By The Athletic Staff. Hossa should wind up in the Hall of Fame after recording 1, points goals, assists over 1, career contests between the Blackhawks, Senators, Thrashers now the Jets , Red Wings and Penguins.
The celebrated winger hasn't played since April of The Coyotes traded for Hossa as the Blackhawks obviously wanted to ditch his contract and it helped make the multi-player swap happen. Due to the nature of Hossa's ailment -- essentially an allergic reaction to his hockey equipment -- he is unable to continue playing. The three-time Stanley Cup champion racked up goals and assists in his illustrious year career.
Drafted by the Senators with the 12th overall pick of the NHL Draft, the winger went on to play for Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Detroit and finally Chicago, where spent the last eight years. Hossa stated his intention to return to his native Slovakia, but did say he would consider returning to the Blackhawks in a front office position following the conclusion of his contract.
Hossa illness may not be available for the season, Eric Lear of the Blackhawks ' official site reports. According to general manager Stan Bowman, "There's no indications Hossa's going to play next year," which doesn't bode well for a return. The year-old remains under contract with the Hawks through the season and could spend the next three years on long-term injured reserve.
If the winger is unable to play again, he will retire with goals and assists in 1, career NHL games. The move is more of a formality at this point, as Hossa had already been ruled out for the season due to a progressive skin disorder, but it will also allow the Blackhawks to be more liberal with their transactions as the season begins.
Rookie Alex DeBrincat and the returning Brandon Saad will be among the team's new additions looking to fill the void left by Hossa.
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