Forward David Krejci, who played all 16 of his NHL seasons with the Boston Bruins, announced his retirement on Monday.
In a statement, Krejci expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with incredible and driven individuals that led the team to three Stanley Cup Finals, including their victory in 2011.
He thanked the organization for the friendships he developed and for always being there for him.
Last summer, Krejci returned to the Bruins on a one-year deal after playing for HC Olomouc in Czechia during the 2021-22 season. He had an impressive performance during the 2022-23 season, tallying 56 points (16 goals and 40 assists), the highest since 2015-16.
Krejci played a crucial role in helping Boston set league records for the most points (135) and victories (65) in a single season. Despite this, the Bruins were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Selected 63rd overall in the 2004 NHL Draft, Krejci accumulated 786 points (231 goals and 555 assists) in 1,032 games with Boston over his 16-year career. He ranks fifth in assists (555) and games played (1,032), sixth in postseason points (43), and ninth in overall points (786) in team history.
Krejci was instrumental in the Bruins’ Stanley Cup win in 2011, contributing 23 points (12 goals and 11 assists) in 25 postseason games. He follows his long-time teammate Patrice Bergeron, who retired on July 25, in stepping away from professional hockey.
