800-game NHL Vet announces his retirement, announces his first job after retirement
After 14 seasons and 871 career games, veteran center Brian Boyle is officially hanging up his skates.
Boyle, from Hingham, Massachusetts was drafted 26th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 2003. The center finished with 871 games played; During that time suiting up for eight teams, he contributed with 141 goals along with 111 assists and 615 penalty minutes.
The 38-year-old was diagnosed with myelogenous leukemia in 2017 which caused him to step away from the game for a brief period of time. He subsequently won the Bill Masterton Trophy after the 2017-2018 season
Boyle won't be out of a job or away from the game long as he will be joining the NHL Network immediately as a Studio Analyst.
|
18 minutes ago | By Julien Trekker Utah Hockey Club Acquire Defenseman in Trade with Detroit Red Wings |
|
1 hour ago | By Tom Banks Los Angeles Kings Star Benched at the Last Minute For Breaking Major Team Rule |
|
11 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery Sports Doctor Offers Major Insight on Connor McDavid's Injury; It Could Have Been Much Worse |
|
14 hours ago | By Tom Banks The Athletic's James Mirtle Suggests Islanders Veteran Center as the Perfect Fit for the Maple Leafs |
|
15 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Edmonton Oilers Make Two Urgent Call-Ups To Deal With Connor McDavid's Absence |
|
17 hours ago | By Tom Banks Insider Frank Seravalli Reveals How Many Games Connor McDavid Could Potentially Miss After Sustaining Injury |
|
18 hours ago | By Tom Banks Billionaire Luc Poirier Reveals Concrete Offer To Revive The Quebec Nordiques Was Refused By The NHL |
|
19 hours ago | By Tom Banks Tampa Bay Lightning Abruptly Terminate Contract of 22-Year-Old Former WHL Standout |
Previously on Bladeofsteel
