Jonathan Quick will retire from the NHL after 19 seasons.
The three-time Stanley Cup champion said his start for the New York Rangers against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday would be the last of his illustrious career.
The 40-year-old goalie has the most wins (410) and shutouts (65) of any United States-born goalie in NHL history.
Quick’s Decision and Final Game
“Tonight will be my last game in the League, and I am looking forward to it,” Quick said following the morning skate. “My wife (Jaclyn) flew down with the kids, my parents will be here. I am looking forward to this last one, try to get one more win here. … When I knew what the decision was going to be, it just felt right. Felt like the right time. I put some thought into it.”
A Career Spanning Multiple Teams
Quick played his first 16 seasons for the Los Angeles Kings, who selected him in the third round (No. 72) of the 2005 NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut on Dec. 6, 2007, making 15 saves in an 8-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres.
Quick would go on to lead the Kings to two Stanley Cup championships (2012, 2014). He also won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2012, voted as most valuable player of the playoffs when he went 16-4 with a 1.41 goals-against average and .946 save percentage.
He was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets by the Kings on March 1, 2023, then one day later was sent to the Vegas Golden Knights, where he won the Cup again as a backup.
The native of Milford, Connecticut, signed a one-year contract with New York on July 1, 2023. He has played three seasons with New York.
Quick’s NHL Statistics
- Entering Monday, he’s 410-306-90 with a 2.51 GAA and .910 save percentage in 828 regular-season games.
- He’s 49-43 with a 2.31 GAA and .921 save percentage in 92 postseason games.
“The organizations I have been part of have been great to me,” Quick said. “There’s tons of people who I am grateful to for what they have done for me and my family over the years. … I was fortunate to be part of some really great hockey teams, and I am proud to have been part of them.”
Communication with the Rangers
Quick said he sat down with Rangers general manager Chris Drury and coach Mike Sullivan before making the announcement so they could make plans for the future.
“They found out from my wife,” Quick said with a laugh. “She’s not good at keeping secrets, but there have been talks here and there. They’re excited for me.”
The Rangers (33-38-9) end the season at the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday and will miss the playoffs for t