This marks the end of a 13-year career in the NHL for Sutter, who tallied a respectable 152 goals and 289 points over 770 games played in Carolina, Pittsburgh and Vancouver.
While many saw the press release from the Oilers announcing the release, it's now come to light that it was Sutter's decision, and the details behind that decision are absolutely heartbreaking.
After dealing with COVID-19 through the pandemic, it became clear that there were long-term effects holding Sutter back, and after trying to fight it for several years, it's now been revealed that those physical effects are going to force him to retire from the NHL.
Oilers Insider Mark Spector opened up on the tough call that Sutter had to make, and unfortunately, after fighting to get back on the ice, it just wasn't on the cards, so Congratulations to Sutter on a great career in the NHL over the past 13 seasons.
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