Los Angeles Kings winger Dustin Brown will retire after the 2022 playoffs, he announced Thursday.
Brown will hold a press conference Friday to discuss his retirement. The 37-year-old has spent his entire 18-year NHL career with the Kings, a franchise record.
Eight years of Brown's tenure saw him serve as the Kings captain, winning Stanley Cups in 2012 and 2014. While he made only one All-Star team, he was renowned around the NHL for his leadership skills, winning the Mark Messier Leadership Award during the 2013-14 season.
The Kings protected the Ithaca, New York, native during the expansion draft despite his playing time waning in recent seasons, likely to maintain his leadership in the locker room.