
Sami Salo
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Salo recently confirmed to a Finnish newspaper that he will retire from professional hockey, CBS Sports reports.
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The soon-to-be 41-year-old defenseman doesn't seem to be retiring by choice, as it sounds like his surgically-repaired wrist hadn't healed enough after a year off the ice to make playing hockey a realistic option. It's somewhat cruelly fitting that the injury will effectively end Salo's career, as a litany of ailments cost the blueliner significant time in his 15 NHL seasons. Salo never played more than 74 games in a single campaign, but when healthy, he did showcase a booming shot. He collected 99 goals and 339 points in 878 career contests.
The soon-to-be 41-year-old defenseman doesn't seem to be retiring by choice, as it sounds like his surgically-repaired wrist hadn't healed enough after a year off the ice to make playing hockey a realistic option. It's somewhat cruelly fitting that the injury will effectively end Salo's career, as a litany of ailments cost the blueliner significant time in his 15 NHL seasons. Salo never played more than 74 games in a single campaign, but when healthy, he did showcase a booming shot. He collected 99 goals and 339 points in 878 career contests.
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Salo delivered 17 points in 71 games with the Bolts last year, but the sun is setting on his career and he doesn't project as anything more than a number six or seven veteran leader on the back end - if he signs in the NHL at all.
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Sami Salo: (Wrist) Nearing Return
Salo (wrist) is almost fully recovered from his recent surgery, Chris Johnston of Sportsnet reports.
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Sami Salo: Undergoes Wrist Surgery
Salo underwent wrist surgery recently, Sportsnet's Dan Murphy reports.
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Sami Salo: (Upper Body) Will Not Play Tuesday
Salo (upper body) will not be available for Tuesday's Game 4 against the Canadiens, Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Salo (upper body) will miss Sunday's game against the Canadiens, Erik Erlendsson of The Tampa Tribune reports.
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Salo (upper body) returned to the ice for Sunday's game against the Capitals, seeing 16:01 of ice time in the victory.
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