Due to his wife, A very loyal Edmonton Oilers player has announced his sudden retirement, sending a powerful statement and bidding the team and supporters

Due to his wife, A very loyal Edmonton Oilers player has announced his sudden retirement, sending a powerful statement and bidding the team and supporters

In his third season with the Oilers, the 37-year-old has established himself as one of the group’s most dependable bottom-six forwards. His strong work ethic and preference for scoring goals for the team in crucial moments have won him the respect of teammates as well as supporters.

That was evident when DR won the shootout against the Los Angeles Kings in December.

How much more he has in the tank is a question surrounding his role with the Oilers. Given his age, he is among the elder NHL players, and retirement is inevitable.

In order to pursue a Stanley Cup, players frequently switch teams in their final years of play, but based on a social media post by Ryan’s wife Bonnie, it appears that the family is content to retire in the capital of Alberta.

Derek is simply getting older, according to Bonnie’s Instagram post. However, we’d prefer to retire with the Oilers. adore this place, the company, and the locals we’ve met!”

Ryan made his NHL debut in 2015–16 with the Carolina Hurricanes, at the age of 29. Before joining the Oilers in the summer of 2021, he played three seasons with the Canes and three more with the Calgary Flames. Among those three teams, he has played the most games (200) with Edmonton.

He has played in 45 games this season with four goals and nine points. After this season, Ryan has one more year left on his contract, which pays him an AAV of $900,000.

Even though he may not be the most productive player on an all-star Oilers team, the working-class Edmonton community understands a diligent worker when they see one.