Legendary Habs defenseman Andrei Markov officially retires

This just in courtesy of Russian hockey insider Igor Eronko, longtime Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov has officially retired from professional hockey at age of 41.

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Markov left the NHL following the 2016-17 season after Habs GM Marc Bergevin elected not to tender the veteran blue liner a contract offer. Prior to that though, Markov played 990 career games with the Habs, scoring 119 goals and 572 points along the way. Markov was a staple of the Habs’ blue line for nearly two decades and twice put up 50+ seasons. His career high came in 2007-08 when he put up an astounding 12 goals and 64 points in 78 games.

Congrats to Markov on a well earned retirement.