Mark Messier

Messier will not report for a training-camp physical with New York Rangers veterans on Monday. He might, however, take the opportunity to announce his expected retirement, according to the Daily News Wire Services.

Messier still hasn't decided if he's going to continue his career, according to the New York Daily News.

Messier's father and agent Douglas Messier has confirmed that Mark, who turns 44 Tuesday, will likely be forced to retire if this season is lost due to the lockout, reports the Canadian Press.

The 43-year-old Messier gave no indication on whether or not he is going to retire, the New Jersey Star Ledger reports.

Messier, who scored in his season finale at MSG on Wednesday and will not play in the Rangers' final game on Saturday at Washington, hasn't ruled out playing next year though he says he's leaning towards retirement, the New York Post reports. Messier also said that he would only come back to the Rangers, if he were to return for a 26th season in the league. Messier added that when he does retire, he'll live in New York. "I feel New York is my home now," he said. "I feel this is where I belong."