Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa may have played his final game in the NHL due “a serious allergic reaction to the equipment he wears,” according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Hossa currently has four years remaining on his contract with the Blackhawks.
This is shocking news for a player who scored 26 goals last season at the age of 38. Hossa seemed to be well on his way to continuing a successful NHL career for at least another season, but Friedman reports that “there is a legitimate possibility Hossa has played his final NHL game.