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Former Penguin Chris Kunitz retires from the NHL

Chris Kunitz has called it a playing career, but true to form the hard worker already has a gig lined up with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Forward Chris Kunitz announced his retirement following 15 seasons in the @NHL. Congrats on an incredible playing career Kuni!

Kunitz now joins the Blackhawks hockey ops department as Player Development Adviser, assisting Chicago's coaching staff as well as the @goicehogs staff! pic.twitter.com/PyypVzb469— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) July 30, 2019

The Penguins also recognized the end of this fabulous career with a nod to all Kunitz’s accomplishments.