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On YouTubeLooking back on the career and influence in the career of Alex Goligoski 
His long trade tree for Penguins outlasted by even longer career One of the longest-lasting members of the draft class of 2004 has hung up the skates. Only Evgeni Malkin and Alex Ovechkin remain in the NHL from this draft, though free agent Blake Wheeler hasn’t officially announced what his next steps may be.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 6
NHL News: Goligoski and Staal Retire, Devils, Senators, and Ducks
Minnesota Wild : Defenseman Alex Goligoski is retiring from the NHL after 17 seasons. NHL: Goligoski played in 1,078 games with the Penguins, Stars, Coyotes and Wild.
The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Minnesota Wild News / Field Level Media / September 5
D Alex Goligoski retires after 17 NHL seasons
Defenseman Alex Goligoski announced his retirement Thursday after 17 seasons. His professional career began in 2004 when the Penguins selected him in the second round of the NHL draft.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 5
Former Penguins, Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski announces retirement
Alex Goligoski, whose 17-year NHL career included a Stanley Cup championship with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009, announced his retirement on Thursday in an interview with The Athletic‘s Joe Smith.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / September 5
Longtime Defenseman Retires
Longtime veteran defenseman Alex Goligoski has retired from the NHL with his hometown team after 17 seasons. The 39-year-old confirmed the rumours today.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 5
Veteran NHL defenseman confirms retirement
A veteran NHL defenseman and one-time Stanley Cup champion is calling it a career.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 23
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, and the Columbus Blue Jackets
Anthony Di Marco: Pending UFA defenseman Alex Goligoski won’t be returning to the Minnesota Wild next season. The Wild will likely look for a cheap option to fill the eighth slot on their depth chart.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / May 28
Wild 2023-24 Report Cards: Alex Goligoski
The NHL offseason continues for the Minnesota Wild, and while the NHL Entry Draft draws closer along with free agency, there’s still nearly a month left until the draft.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / March 5, 2024
Chris Johnston adds Zach Bogosian’s name to ever growing Maple Leafs trade target list
If the Leafs have gone all-in on something it seems to be second chances. The trend started last year with the return of Luke Schenn. It continued last week with return of Ilya Lyubushkin.
Minnesota Wild News / Hockey Wilderness / December 27, 2023
The Wild's Player Development Strategy Has One Major Issue
Marco Rossi was beaming. He had a goal in the first period against the Montreal Canadiens, then assisted on Brock Faber’s goal in the third period. In between, he fought 6-foot-2, 205 lbs.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 16, 2022
Watch: Wild D Alex Goligoski uses hockey stick for first pitch at Twins game
The Minnesota Wild open up their 2022-2023 regular season in just less than one month. The Minnesota Twins are currently in a three-team race for the AL Central crown with 20 games remaining in their regular season.
Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / March 30, 2022
Wild extend Alex Goligoski with two-year, $4 million contract
Goligoski apparently isn't considering hanging his skates up anytime soon.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 12, 2017
Overlooked NHL storylines of the 2016-2017 season
Sidney Crosby got a lot of points, Alex Ovechkin scored a lot of goals and, yes, the regular season is really long. These have been the storylines at the end of every NHL season for the past 10 years, and this year was no different.
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