Cody McCormick (blood clot) won't be playing in the NHL again, reports Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

McCormick (blood clot) won't be playing in the NHL again, reports Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Analysis:

After sitting out the entire season due to a blood clot issue, the Sabres announced that McCormick will retire from the NHL during Monday's exit interviews. The gritty, versatile forward had one year remaining on his three-year deal. The 32-year-old leaves the game with 65 points and 550 penalty minutes in 405 career games.