Erik Johnson announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday after 17 seasons.

The 37-year-old defenseman had five points (two goals, three assists) in 36 games for the Colorado Avalanche and Philadelphia Flyers last season, including two points (one goal, one assist) in 14 games with Colorado after he was acquired in a trade on March 7. He had no points in two Stanley Cup Playoff games.

The No. 1 pick by the St. Louis Blues at the 2006 NHL Draft, Johnson had 348 points (95 goals, 253 assists) in 1,023 regular-season games for the Blues, Avalanche, Buffalo Sabres the Flyers, and 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 57 playoff games.

He won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022.

“After 18 incredible years in the NHL, I am retiring with a heart full of gratitude,” Johnson sa

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