Trevor Linden Retires
By 250 Sports
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 10:48 AM
Prince George, B.C - Trevor Linden has officially announced his retirement from the NHL today after 19 seasons.
Linden, who is now 38 years of age said he is excited about the next chapter in his life “it is not everyday you get to go from an old hockey player to a young man.” Linden states his future may or may not continue in hockey. “On one hand I have 20 years in the game and have a lot of knowledge, but another part of me says maybe there is something else out there I have a passion for.”
Linden says he plans to just take some time to step back and see where his future is “only time will tell, I don’t really know what is in the future right now.”
Linden played 16 seasons for the Canucks and led them to Game 7 of the 1994 Stanley Cup final.
He was selected second overall in the 1988 NHL draft and now holds the Canuck record for 415 assists and his 318 goals are only second to Markus Naslund with 348 goals. During his entire NHL career he played 1,382 games, scored 375 goals, had 492 assists and racked up 895 penalty minutes. In 124 playoff games he also added 34 goals and 65 assists.
During the third period on the night of Linden's final game against Calgary in April players from both teams backed away from the centre ice circle before the puck drop so Linden could receive a standing ovation.
Linden is also well known for his community work such as working with kids from Canuck Place. “Pat Quinn always stated how they wanted a professional team in and out of the arena. I think it is a great gift we have to make a difference and it is not difficult to do.”
Linden was not always a hero however as he felt the public's and player’s wrath as the NHLPA president during the 2004-05 lockout season. He later was criticized by some players for the agreement reached with the league.
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Posted by: He speaks on June 11 2008 12:28 PM