Marian Hossa is a first-ballot Hall of Famer and accomplished everything he needed to before walking away from the game.
He was the 80th player in NHL history to hit the 1,000-point mark. He ranks 35th all-time in goals (525) and 30th in playoff points (149). He also won three Stanley Cups.
And yet, it still feels like Hossa’s career ended prematurely despite turning in 19 quality seasons. That’s because it did.
Following the 2016-17 campaign, Hossa announced he would no longer play hockey due to a progressive skin condition stemming from the side effects associated with the respective medications.