Marian Hossa's playing career appears to be over.
The Chicago Blackhawks winger told the Slovakian publication Novy Cas, "I will not play hockey anymore," in an interview published Saturday.
Hossa, 39, played 19 seasons in the NHL with the Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators, Atlanta Thrashers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings and won three Stanley Cups.
Last June, Hossa revealed he had a progressive skin disorder and was dealing with side effects from a medication he was taking to treat it. The Blackhawks placed Hossa on long-term injured reserve on Oct.