There have been a lot of emotions going around the veteran ranks of the Chicago Blackhawks in recent weeks. Following the Blackhawks’ 4-1 loss to the St.

Maroon, who turns 37 next month, announced his decision before he and the Blackhawks played in his hometown of St. Louis.

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Patrick Maroon has had quite the NHL journey, rising from a sixth-round pick for the Philadelphia Flyers to become a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the St. Louis Blues and Tampa Bay Lightning.