Panthers' Derek MacKenzie: Hangs up skates

MacKenzie (shoulder) has retired from the NHL, George Richards of The Athletic reports.

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Although MacKenzie will no longer be involved as a player, the 37-year-old vet has already transitioned into the second stage of his NHL career as an assistant coach for the Panthers. The 1999 fifth-round pick will retire having racked up 51 goals and 125 points in 611 appearances during his illustrious 16-year career.