
Jay Bouwmeester
41-Year-Old
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Announces retirement
Bouwmeester announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday, Pierre LeBrun of the Athletic reports.
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Bouwmeester's 2019-20 season came to an abrupt end Feb. 11, 2020, when he suffered a cardiac episode on the bench during a game against the Ducks and was rushed to the hospital. The 37-year-old blueliner eventually had an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator placed in his chest to help prevent a recurring issue. Bouwmeester won't return to the NHL, telling Lebrun that he looks forward to spending time with his family. The 2002 third-overall pick played 1,240 games and posted 88 goals and 336 assists, adding another 13 points over 75 postseason contests.
Bouwmeester's 2019-20 season came to an abrupt end Feb. 11, 2020, when he suffered a cardiac episode on the bench during a game against the Ducks and was rushed to the hospital. The 37-year-old blueliner eventually had an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator placed in his chest to help prevent a recurring issue. Bouwmeester won't return to the NHL, telling Lebrun that he looks forward to spending time with his family. The 2002 third-overall pick played 1,240 games and posted 88 goals and 336 assists, adding another 13 points over 75 postseason contests.
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A hip injury last summer is the only thing that kept Bouwmeester from being bought out of his $5.7 million contract, but luckily, the Blues had him around for their Stanley Cup run. The 35-year-old was a shutdown blueliner all season, and he led the team in ice time during Game 7 versus the Bruins. The Blues rewarded the veteran with a one-year, $3.25 million deal, as it's clear he still has plenty left in the tank. Obviously Bouwmeester will never be much of a fantasy contributor given he hasn't surpassed 20 points since the 2013-14 campaign, but his impact on the blue line allows players like Alex Pietrangelo and Colton Parayko to take more offensive risks.
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Officially shut down for season
General manager Doug Armstrong relayed that Bouwmeester (chest) won't play for the rest of the regular season or playoffs, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
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Shifts to LTIR
Bouwmeester (chest) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.
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Undergoes heart procedure
Bouwmeester (chest) had an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) procedure performed Friday.
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Officially moved to IR
Bouwmeester (chest) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Doing well after scare
Blues GM Doug Anderson relayed Wednesday that Bouwmeester (chest) is doing "very well" in his recovery following a scary incident during Tuesday's game against Dallas, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
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