Veteran defenseman Niklas Kronwall is calling it a career after 15 NHL campaigns, he announced Tuesday.
The 38-year-old will join the Detroit Red Wings' front office as an adviser to general manager Steve Yzerman.
Kronwall thanked the organization, the fans, and his family in an emotional video released by the club.
As one chapter ends, another begins.
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) September 3, 2019
Thank you, Nik. pic.twitter.com/G2vNzBMDAx
Kronwall ranks ninth in franchise history with 953 games played. He sits third all time among Red Wings defensemen in assists (349), fourth in points (432), and fifth in goals (83).
He contributed 47 points in 109 playoff games and helped the club capture the Stanley Cup in 2008.
Kronwall found success at the international level, too, as he won a gold medal with Sweden at both the 2006 Olympic Games and the 2006 World Championships. He also helped the nation win a silver medal at the 2014 Olympics.
Detroit selected the 6-foot rearguard 29th overall in the 2000 NHL Draft and he made his Red Wings debut during the 2003-04 season.
