Tyler Johnson, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Tampa Bay Lightning, announced his retirement from the NHL after 13 seasons. Johnson, who will turn 35 on July 29, cited battling injuries in recent years. He played 863 regular-season and playoff games, accumulating 498 points, and also won championships in the WHL, Memorial Cup, and Calder Cup.
Back-to-back Lightning Stanley Cup champion Tyler Johnson announces his retirement from the NHL
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Tyler Johnson, a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Tampa Bay Lightning, announced his retirement from the NHL after 13 seasons. Johnson, who will turn 35 on July 29, cited battling injuries in recent years. He played 863 regular-season and playoff games, accumulating 498 points, and also won championships in the WHL, Memorial Cup, and Calder Cup.
- 1 2008: Wins WHL and Memorial Cup championships with Spokane Chiefs.
- 2 2012: Wins Calder Cup championship with Norfolk.
- 3 2013: Debuts in NHL.
- 4 2015: Part of Lightning core that reached Stanley Cup final.
- 5 2020: Wins Stanley Cup with Lightning.
- 6 2021: Wins Stanley Cup with Lightning.
- 7 Monday: Announces retirement from NHL.
- End of Tyler Johnson's 13-season NHL career
What: NHL player Tyler Johnson announced his retirement from professional hockey.
When: Monday (announcement); July 29 (35th birthday)
Why: Johnson has battled injuries in recent years and is ready for what's next after a lifetime devoted to hockey.
How: Johnson posted a lengthy message on social media to announce his retirement.