The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced veteran NHL forward Fredrik Modin has announced his retirement, bringing his 13 year NHL career to a close.
Modin, 36, began his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1996-97, where he would spend three seasons until he was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in October 1999 for defenseman Cory Cross and a seventh round pick.
He would have his best seasons with the Lightning, reaching or exceeding the forty point mark five times, including three seasons of 50-plus points, two of which also saw him reach the 30-goal plateau twice.
His best NHL season was in 2003-04, where he netted a career-high 57 points, along with 19 points in 23 playoff games, helping the Lightning win the 2004 Stanley Cup championship.
Dealt to the Columbus Blue Jackets in June 2006 as a cost-cutting measure by the Lightning, Modin would have his final 20-goal, 40-point season in 2006-07 with the Jackets, netting 22 goals and 42 points.
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