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Former Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk has decided to hang up his skates and retire this year. The Bruins organization sent a heartfelt message to the NHL alumnus.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / December 12

Oilers Asked About Signing Cup Winning Defenceman Before Retirement Announcement

The Edmonton Oilers are in the market to acquire a defenceman this season, but one potential option in Kevin Shattenkirk declined them in favour of retirement.

NHL News / Flamesnation / December 11

Around the NHL: Kevin Shattenkirk retires after 14 seasons

A long-time defenceman called it a career on Tuesday. Right-shot defenceman Kevin Shattenkirk announced on Tuesday that he’s retiring from hockey after 14 seasons in the National Hockey League.

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Boston Bruins News / Bruins Insider / December 11

Former Boston Bruins Player Officially Calls It A Career And Retires

Kevin Shattenkirk last suited up for the Boston Bruins during the 2032-204 season, scoring 24 points (6G, 18A). He'd play 61 games with the Bruins and would play in six Stanley Cup playoff games.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / December 10

Kevin Shattenkirk Announces Retirement From the NHL

Kevin Shattenkirk, a veteran of the NHL for 14 seasons, announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday (Dec. 10) on his social media platforms. The right-shot defenseman was a free agent after a 61-game stint with the Boston Bruins in 2023-24.

Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / December 10

Kevin Shattenkirk Ends NHL Career After 14 Seasons

Veteran defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk has officially retired after an impressive 14-year NHL career, as announced by the NHLPA. A first-round pick in the 2007 NHL Draft, Shattenkirk played 952 regular-season games and 91 playoff contests, earning a reputation as a reliable blueliner and a respected leader.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

2020 Stanley Cup Champion Retires

Kevin Shattenkirk has officially announced his retirement today from the NHL. The 14-year defenceman played in 952 regular-season games and 91 Stanley Cup Playoff games.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 10

Kevin Shattenkirk announces retirement after 14-season NHL career

One of the better blueliners in his day is hanging up his skates. On Tuesday, veteran defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk officially announced his retirement from playing hockey.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 10

Veteran defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk announces retirement

Unrestricted free agent defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk has announced his retirement after 14 NHL seasons and 952 regular-season games, per an NHLPA release.

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Boston Bruins News / NHL Trade Talk / November 27

Shattenkirk Likely Retiring vs Offer From Western Canadian Team

Veteran defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, who played for the Boston Bruins last season, appears to be approaching the end of his NHL career. According to insiders to a couple of sources, including Larry Brooks of the New York Post, retirement seems probable for the 35-year-old unless the “perfect scenario” emerges.

Boston Bruins News / Athlon Sports / November 27

Former Bruin's Defenseman Set to Retire After Failing to Land Contract

Former Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk may be nearing the end of his NHL career, as insiders Elliotte Friedman and Larry Brooks suggest retirement is on the horizon for the blueliner.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 26

Kevin Shattenkirk will retire after rejecting contract offer

Is this the end of the line for free-agent defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk? Shattenkirk is still awaiting a new contract after playing the 2023-24 season with the Boston Bruins, but he’s not been able to find any takers for his services, and could elect to leave the game.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / November 24

Former 1st Round Pick Appears to Call it a Career After Turning Down Offer to Sign With Canadian Team

Veteran NHL defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk is apparently done with the league after he turned down an offer to sign with a Canadian team. This report comes from New York Rangers reporter Larry Brooks.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / October 15

Oilers Named Landing Spot for Former Bruins Defenseman

The Edmonton Oilers are off to one of the coldest starts in the NHL in it’s first week. They’re 0-3-0 while being outscored 15-3. The superstars are yet to make an impact, the goaltending hasn’t seen improvements, and the new-look blue line isn’t doing the team any favors.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 10

Insider: Oilers Have Called Former Bruins’ Blueliner About Contract

Former Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk is talking to several teams about a contract for this season. Among them is the Edmonton Oilers who are reportedly in discussions with the NHL veteran.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 25

Kevin Shattenkirk will have a contract before opening night

Kevin Shattenkirk is one of the few veteran defensemen who remain unsigned with National Hockey League training camps well underway — but the 35-year-old could have a new contract before opening night.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 8

Best landing spots for Kevin Shattenkirk ahead of NHL training camp

Kevin Shattenkirk hasn’t found a landing spot before the 2024-25 NHL season’s training camps. He spent the 2023-24 season with the Boston Bruins, which was special for him after he played college hockey with Boston University.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 6

Kevin Shattenkirk Wants to Find NHL Work, Looking at Oilers

Elliotte Friedman recently reported on his 32 Thoughts podcast that several players are removing Edmonton from their no-trade lists, showing increased interest in joining the Edmonton Oilers.

Boston Bruins News / Boston Hockey Now / August 7

van Riemsdyk, Shattenkirk Still Free Agents After Showing Value With Bruins

It was early on last summer that James van Riemsdyk and Kevin Shattenkirk signed one-year contracts with the Boston Bruins as free agents. But despite

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / April 14, 2024

Boston Bruins’ defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk fined for unsportsmanlike conduct

The NHL has fined Boston Bruins’ defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk $2,734.38 for unsportsmanlike conduct during last night’s matchup between the Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 8, 2023

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Netflix docuseries “Quarterback” has been one of the more overwhelmingly popular shows since its premier last month. Which prompted Bleacher Report to ask a few players if the streaming platform did an NHL spinoff, which position would they like to see camera a crew follow?

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Tampa Bay Lightning News / Yardbarker / October 9, 2020

Report: Kevin Shattenkirk won't re-sign with Lightning

The 31-year-old was vital to Tampa Bay's postseason success. He tallied three goals and 10 assists for 13 points in 25 games played, including a game-winning overtime goal in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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