Adam Burish, a member of the Chicago Blackhawks from 2006 to 2010, hasn’t officially retired yet, but that’s only a matter of paperwork. The 34-year-old spoke with Chicago Tribune’s Chris Kuc recently, and Kuc says Burish is “definitely retired from NHL and having a blast” in his post-hockey life.
When you finish up your playing days in the NHL, the final thing you do is file paperwork announcing your retirement from the league. This ties up various loose ends and puts the official stamp on your intention not to play professional hockey any longer.