Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski has announced his intention to retire after an 18-year NHL career. Pavelski, who played 1,533 games and scored 550 goals, ranks 5th among American-born players in both goals and points (1,211). He confirmed that he does not plan to play in the 2024-25 season, stating, 'This is it for me.' Known for his leadership, Pavelski has been a significant figure in the league, with many expressing their admiration for his contributions both on and off the ice. Despite not winning a championship, his career has been widely celebrated. There are several people who want Pavelski to stay in the Stars organization because he’s so valued.
NEWS: Joe Pavelski plans to retire after 18 seasons in NHL: 'This is it for me' ⤵️ https://t.co/bi28ZV5LO6
Joe Pavelski plans to retire: https://t.co/sYsypNY6SE
One of the greatest US-born NHLers ever! https://t.co/YAj8g8eQ16
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski says he has played his last game after 1,533 games over 18 NHL seasons. https://t.co/iv1gNgAa9m
Here is where Joe Pavelski ranks among American born players in regular season and playoff career: Goals: 5th, 550 Points: 5th, 1,211 Games: 6th, 1,533
The Stars sold Joe Pavelski on family, and in the end, he changed theirs for the better With his career coming to an end, a look at how he somehow went from a Shark to an icon in Dallas. My latest Shap Shots: https://t.co/RhuOWaxlrq https://t.co/gWiGgtM0WI
Joe Pavelski may be retiring, but Joe Pawvelski is just getting started https://t.co/El2o7WQxAm
Joe Pavelski tells the media that he is planning to retire from the NHL. 🥺 https://t.co/t09yvPyyJk
There are several people who want Joe Pavelski to stay in the Stars organization because he’s so valued. “There should be 32 teams trying to get someone like him to be working with them. It sure would be great if Dallas would be one.” #TexasHockey https://t.co/MUdrwRM4xS
Pavelski doesn’t intend to play in 2024-25 ⤵️ https://t.co/Pl1BZ2b102
Barclay Goodrow on Joe Pavelski’s retirement: “He's a phenomenal leader. Coming into the league as a young guy, he was one that would always look after the younger guys. Always set the example, just a guy that did everything right. I think the league's going to miss him.”
Great career for Joe Pavelski. Didn't end the way he wanted, but a lot to be proud of. https://t.co/uXUSSHI19Q
Oh man. I love Joe Pavelski. Heck of a career. https://t.co/QbqzclOp54
Joe Pavelski said his plan is to not play next season.
True bummer that Pavelski is going to retire without a ring. What a gamer.
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski says “this is it for me.” Says it’s not official official, but said it was known for a long time that this was his last go. “Plan is not to play next season.”
Joe Pavelski tells us he will be retiring. His 18-year NHL career is coming to an end in Dallas.
The Stars fizzled out. A daunting playoff run finally broke Dallas. Coming this close to the Stanley Cup Final and coming up short was excruciating. Feeling like they had failed Joe Pavelski was somehow worse, writes @MarkLazerus. https://t.co/0yvYkY4Woh https://t.co/6wLx9QIkqp
As Joe Pavelski's storied career perhaps comes to an end, Stars lament missed opportunity ⤵️ https://t.co/gFOQd10qMz
Losing a chance at the Stanley Cup Final is agonizing. Somehow, letting down Joe Pavelski — who might have just played his last game — seems to feel even worse for the Stars. Story from Edmonton: https://t.co/SG1I3RIwpe
Joe Pavelski has been steeeee-ruggling, man.