Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks announced Monday they will retire from the NHL at the end of the 2017-18 regular season.
"We started the year with the mindset that a decision would be made in the postseason," the Sedins wrote in a letter published on the Vancouver Canucks website. "But it became clear, after discussions with our families throughout the year, that this will be our last season. This feels right for all of us.
"Being part of the Canucks family for 18 seasons has been the best period of our lives. But it's time to focus on our families and life after hockey. It's time to help with homework every night. It's time to be at every birthday party and to stand in the cold at every hockey rink, soccer game and riding lesson on weekends. It's time to be at home for dinner every night."
The 37-year-old forwards will play their final home game against the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday and their final NHL game at the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Each are in the final season of four-year, $27 million contracts.
"We're saying it now because we want to share these final three games with you," the letter continued. "We also want to share these games with our families, friends, teammates, coaches, trainers, staff and everyone at the Canucks who have supported us. You've all been with us every step of the way, and we want to thank you."
Chosen with the No. 2 and No. 3 picks in the 1999 NHL Draft, Daniel and Henrik Sedin lead the Canucks in most categories. Daniel is first in goals (391), power-play goals (137) and game-winning goals (85), and won the Art Ross Trophy with 104 points (41 goals, 63 assists) in 2011. Henrik, first in Canucks history with 828 assists and 1,068 points, won the Hart and Art Ross trophies in 2009-10 after he had 112 points (29 goals, 83 assists).
The twins also helped the Canucks advance to the 2011 Stanley Cup Final, which they lost to the Boston Bruins in seven games, and won a gold medal for Sweden at the 2006 Torino Olympics.
Daniel Sedin is second on the Canucks in scoring (52 points; 21 goals, 31 assists) behind rookie Brock Boeser (55 points; 29 goals, 26 assists). Henrik Sedin is third with 48 points (three goals, 45 assists).
Vancouver (30-40-9) is 27th in the NHL with 69 points and will miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third consecutive season. They play the Vegas Golden Knights at Rogers Arena on Tuesday (10 p.m. ET; SNP, ATTSN-RM, NHL.TV).
"It's time to let the next generation of young players lead the Canucks. Travis is building a strong culture and emphasizes a style of play we know will be successful," the Sedins wrote. "The team is in great hands, with people who care about its success and it's headed in the right direction. We know there is a bright future for the Canucks.
"As we've said before, Vancouver has become home. This is our family's home. We plan to be part of this community long after we retire. Vancouver has given us so much and we've tried to give everything we have in return. That won't change.
"In the meantime, we still have some games to play, and we still have some work to do."
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