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Former Fourth Overall Pick and Longtime Blue Jacket Announces His Retirement

Former Fourth Overall Pick and Longtime Blue Jacket Announces His Retirement

Back in 2003, the Blue Jackets drafted Nikolai Zherdev, and now, over 20 years later, he's officially announced his retirement from playing professional hockey.

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