Breaking News: Nieuwendyk Retires

Florida Panthers forward Joe Nieuwendyk has announced his retirement due to chronic back problems. "I have the reached the stage where structurally my back isn't going to get any better. It's not the way I intended it, but I have to be realistic as well, " Nieuwendyk said.

Matt's take: It is sad to see a player like Nieuwendyk leave the game due to injury. He was such a dynamic player and was instrumental in the Dallas Stars cup run in '99. Best of luck Joe.