Patrick Maroon Announces Plans to Retire After 2024-25 NHL Season
Veteran NHL forward Patrick Maroon has announced that he plans to retire following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. The 36-year-old made his retirement intentions public on Saturday, marking the beginning of the final chapter of his lengthy professional hockey career.
Maroon made the announcement ahead of his 840th career regular-season appearance, which came in a game against the St. Louis Blues. The game was especially meaningful for Maroon, a native of Missouri, who has strong personal and professional ties to the city and its NHL franchise. Over the course of his 14-season NHL career, Maroon has been known not only for his on-ice grit and physicality but also for his remarkable resilience and ability to contribute when it matters most.
During the 2024-25 season to date, Maroon has skated in 59 games. He’s recorded four goals and 16 total points while continuing to play his trademark physical style. He has also registered 95 hits and 81 penalty minutes this season, showing he remains an effective physical presence in the lineup even in the later stages of his career.
Maroon’s career is perhaps best defined by his remarkable run of success in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He has won the NHL’s most prestigious trophy three times, an accomplishment few players in the modern era can claim. His first championship came with the St. Louis Blues in the 2018-19 season, a memorable run that brought the franchise its first-ever Stanley Cup. Maroon played a key role in that playoff campaign, scoring timely goals and energizing his teammates with his physicality and leadership.
Following his success in St. Louis, Maroon went on to win back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2019-20 and 2020-21. His presence helped solidify the Lightning’s bottom six and provided the team with the kind of postseason experience and grit necessary to survive the rigors of deep playoff runs. With those titles, Maroon became one of the few players in recent history to win three consecutive Stanley Cups with two different franchises.
Across his career, Maroon has established himself as a reliable and respected power forward. He has suited up for several NHL teams, including the Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Minnesota Wild, and now the Chicago Blackhawks. While he never put up superstar numbers, his contributions have always gone beyond the scoresheet. Coaches and teammates alike have praised Maroon for his toughness, locker room presence, and ability to elevate his game in crucial moments.
Maroon’s decision to retire after next season allows fans, teammates, and the league itself to appreciate the contributions of a player who carved out a meaningful and successful NHL career through hard work and perseverance. He is expected to continue serving as a veteran mentor to younger players on the Blackhawks roster, including Chicago’s emerging stars. His leadership and championship experience are invaluable assets for a rebuilding team looking to instill a winning culture.
As he prepares to hang up his skates after more than a decade and a half in professional hockey, Maroon leaves behind a legacy defined by grit, heart, and championship pedigree. Few players have embodied the role of a playoff warrior like Maroon, and his impact will be remembered long after his playing days come to an end.
Patrick Maroon may not have been the flashiest name on the ice, but his career is a testament to the importance of determination, resilience, and team-first mentality. As the 2024-25 season progresses, fans across the NHL will no doubt pay tribute to one of the game’s most respected veterans as he takes a well-earned victory lap through his final season.
