Chris Stewart Announces Retirement from NHL After 13 Seasons

Chris Stewart retired from the NHL on Sunday.

The 32-year-old forward played for seven teams over 12 seasons. He had one assist in 16 games for the Philadelphia Flyers this season but was not on their roster for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Stewart was a first-round pick (No. 18) by the Colorado Avalanche at the 2006 NHL Draft. He set NHL career highs in goals (28), assists (36), and points (64) with the Avalanche in 2009-10.

Stewart went on to play with the St. Louis Blues, Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild, Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, and the Flyers. He scored 322 points (160 goals, 162 assists) in 668 regular-season games and 11 points (six goals, five assists) in 39 Stanley Cup Playoff games.

Stewart's older brother, Anthony Stewart (35), also played in the NHL and was a first-round pick (No. 25) by the Florida Panthers at the 2003 Draft. A forward, he had 71 points (27 goals, 44 assists) in 262 games with the Panthers, Atlanta Thrashers, and Carolina Hurricanes.

Courtesy: NHL.com