28-year-old NHL defenseman's career likely over due to injuries
An NHL career can be so short, that's why when a player reaches 1000 games in the league it's such an impressive milestone. Since the league's inception in 1917�18 there have been less than 400 players who have reached 1000 games.
It appears another professional hockey career could be over. San Jose Sharks defenceman Markus Nutivaara has a nagging hip injury that has kept him out the entire 2022-2023 season. Nutivarra was only able to appear in one NHL game last season with the Florida Panthers.
Sharks GM Mike Grier said Markus Nutivaara had a hip injury that kept him out for the season. Sounds like it might be a career, too.
Nutivaara had a setback during his recovery after he was injured early in training camp following a Sept. 25 preseason game against the Los Angeles Kings and hasn't played a game since.
The 28 year old signed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Sharks last offseason. Nutivaara has played 275 games scoring 17 goals and 71 points.
This will be a sad way for Nutivaara's professional hockey career to come to a close but hopefully he can gain full mobility and enjoy the rest of his life.
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