The defenseman also played for the Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers, Chicago Blackhawks, and San Jose Sharks.
By Chris Hine / Chicago Tribune
CHICAGO, IL. — After the Blackhawks season concluded, 38-year-old defenseman Brian Campbell said he would either continue playing in Chicago or call it a career.
Campbell made his choice Monday, and after 17 seasons in the NHL, opted for retirement.
Campbell will remain with the Hawks and take a position in their business operations department, the team announced.
“I’m excited to transition into the next step in both my professional career and life,” Campbell said in a statement.
“I’m grateful to the countless number of teammates, coaches, team staff and fans that I have crossed paths with throughout my playing career in Chicago, Buffalo, Florida, and San Jose. The Blackhawks organization has allowed me to take on this challenge and I’m thankful for this new opportunity.”
Campbell began his career with the Sabres in 1999 and had two stints with the Hawks.
Campbell played for the Rochester Americans for parts of seasons between 1999 and 2002 before joining the Buffalo Sabres full time in the 2002-03 season.
Campbell finished with 1,082 games played, 87 goals and 417 assists. The Hawks signed him to an eight-year deal worth about $57.1 million in 2008 and he spent three seasons in his first stint with the the team, which included winning the 2010 Stanley Cup. He was a key part of three playoff teams before the Hawks traded him to the Panthers in 2011 because of salary-cap considerations.
Campbell played in Florida before re-signing with the Hawks last season. He also played part of one season with the Sharks.
Campbell kept a home in Chicago even when he was playing in Florida and decided to come back to the Hawks on a discounted deal that paid him a total of $2.25 million.