Daniel Carcillo announced his retirement from the NHL on Thursday with an essay published in The Players' Tribune.
"Today, I’m retiring from the National Hockey League," Carcillo wrote. "My immediate goal is to help athletes transition to the next phase of their life — whether it’s continuing education, finding internships with companies, or networking with other athletes who are dealing with the same issues. My mission is to help guys who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and uncertainty about their future. Not down the line, not next week, but right now."
Carcillo, 30, was an unsigned forward, who spent his offseason establishing Chapter 5, a not-for-profit organization designed to help players adjust to life after their hockey days are over.