
Kevin Klein
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Announces retirement
Klein will hang up his skates after playing in Switzerland the past two season.
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Klein briefly retired in July of 2017, but was lured back onto the ice by ZSC Lions. The blueliner played in 627 NHL over 12 years with the Predators and Rangers and racked up 38 goals, 116 assists and 10 game-winning goals. The 34-year-old -- who was drafted by Nashville with the 37th overall pick in the 2003 NHL Draft -- added another 19 points in 73 playoffs contests, as well.
Klein briefly retired in July of 2017, but was lured back onto the ice by ZSC Lions. The blueliner played in 627 NHL over 12 years with the Predators and Rangers and racked up 38 goals, 116 assists and 10 game-winning goals. The 34-year-old -- who was drafted by Nashville with the 37th overall pick in the 2003 NHL Draft -- added another 19 points in 73 playoffs contests, as well.
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After posting a never-before-seen (at least from him) 26 points in 2014-15, Klein seemed destined to take a step back. Instead, he produced a nearly identical campaign last year, notching nine goals (four of them game-winners) and 17 assists – all dead ringers for his stats from the prior season. Klein’s become much more aggressive in the offensive zone, but he’s done so without sacrificing his commitment on the defensive side – in fact, he raised his block total from 115 to 155 last year. Once an afterthought, Klein has established himself as the Rangers’ second-most-valuable defenseman behind Ryan McDonagh, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see his minutes rise again this year. That could mean a new career mark in points for the 31-year-old blueliner.
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Not done yet
Klein -- who retired from the NHL on July 7 -- signed with Swiss club ZSC Lions on Friday.
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Officially calls it a career
Klein, a defenseman who last played for the Rangers, announced his retirement from the NHL on Friday.
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May retire from NHL, head overseas
Klein is considering retiring from the NHL and continuing his career in Europe, the New York Post reports.
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Returns to lineup Friday
Klein (back) is slated to return to the lineup Friday against the Penguins after missing Tuesday's game against the Sharks, the Rangers' official site reports.
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Will sit Tuesday
Klein will not suit up for Tuesday night's game in San Jose after feeling some tightness in his back following Sunday's contest in Anaheim.
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