One of the hardest-working players in the game has hung up his skates after an illustrious career.
While he may not have the greatest stat line in NHL history, Andrew Cogliano was one of the most versatile players, and useful depth pieces on whatever team he played for.
The 37-year-old officially announced his retirement on Friday after playing 19 seasons in the NHL, bouncing around the Western Conference throughout his career. The former University of Michigan star was selected by the Edmonton Oilers 25th overall in the famous 2005 NHL Draft. He spent four seasons in Edmonton, before being traded to the Anaheim Ducks in 2011. The Toronto native would also play for the Dallas Stars before playing the final two-plus seasons with the Colorado Avalanche, winning a Stanley Cup in 2022.
In 1,294 games, Cogliano scored 190 goals ad 464 points, averaging over 14 minutes of ice time throughout his career.
On Friday’s edition of Daily Faceoff LIVE, Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk talked about the kind of player Cogliano was, and what made him a special asset to his team.
Tyler Yaremchuk: Almost 1,300 regular-season games, that is a lot of hockey played…a career that had an amazing Iron Man streak. Saw him go from a first-round pick to struggling to establish himself…consciously reinventing himself to be the best bottom-six player he can be. Been an unbelievable journey to watch.
Frank Seravalli: Conciment professional. Had a chance to win, huge part of those teams that went on deep runs. I’d say the only lingering thought is the Iron Man. He should’ve been Phil Kessel, he should’ve been Keith Yandle before they were them. That suspension was cut and dry, but that lingers and I know that hurts.
You can watch the full segment, and entire episode here…
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