"Henrik has decided that his quality of life is more important than taking the risk of back surgery," said Holland David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Traverse City — Even with an aching back and not being able to practice, Henrik Zetterberg was often the Red Wings’ best player the last two seasons.
His leadership in the locker room, his ability on the ice, it’s all going to be missed, as Zetterberg announced the end of his playing career Friday due to that troublesome back.