Dan Girardi was a fixture on the New York Rangers blueline for 11 seasons and was an important cog in the team that made it to the 2014 Stanley Cup Finals. Girardi was a true success story, an undrafted player who worked his way to the top defensive pairing on the best team in the NHL.
The announcement came from the Tampa Bay Lightning where Girardi played the last two seasons. Here is what Girardi had to say about his time in New York:
“I would like to thank all my coaches, family, friends and teammates for supporting me throughout my entire hockey career.