Bill Meltzer at Hockey Buzz is reporting that Sami Kapanen has retired from the NHL. At 35 years old, he is going to finish his hockey career playing in his native Finland.
A report in Kuopio-based newspaper Savon Sanomat quoted Kapanen as saying that he informed the Flyers yesterday of his decision. Kapanen confirmed the report via email today.
“It’s true. I’m retiring from the NHL and planning to play for KalPa in Finland. …I will miss the Flyers but it’s time to move on,” wrote Kapanen.
Kapanen had one more year left on his contract with the Flyers and was due to make $1.25 Million. With his retirement, that money is now freed up for GM Paul Holmgren. There were rumors that the Flyers were considering buying out the remaining year on his contract to lower the cap hit.
Kapanen was a player that came to play every night. A much smaller player, he had no problem going up against players much bigger than him. He will surely be missed in Philadelphia.
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