This deal marks his 14th season in the league. At 36 years old, Pat Maroon is not just planning to play another year; he's thinking this could be his goodbye.
In a talk with Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times, Maroon hinted that he's only looking at the season ahead and hasn't decided if he'll retire afterwards. Last season, Maroon played for Minnesota and then Boston, where an injury limited him to just two games after being traded.
Joining the Blackhawks, Maroon brings leadership and a ton of playoff experience, including three Stanley Cup wins. For a team like Chicago, having Maroon around will be great for younger players trying to make their mark. The upcoming season seems like it could be Maroon's last, his time with the Blackhawks might be his last run in the NHL.
Source: Prohockeyrumors
Maroon Not Yet Thinking About Playing Future Beyond Upcoming Season
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AOUT 15 | 74 ANSWERS 3x Stanley Cup Champion Patrick Maroon issues a statement on retirement Should the Hawks play Maroon beside Bedard this upcoming season- for protection? | ||
Yes | 44 | 59.5 % |
No | 30 | 40.5 % |
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