TheRussianRocket. Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 http://cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/25272154/daniel-briere-announces-retirement-after-17-years-in-nhlDaniel Briere announces retirement after 17 years in NHL Briere, a 17-year veteran in the NHL with the Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche, is retiring from the NHL at the age of 37. He will make an official announcement in Philadelphia on Tuesday, but in an interview with Ottawa newspaper Le Droit Briere said that his decision to retire was based on his desire to spend more time with his three children. Briere, a first-round pick (No. 24 overall) by the Coyotes in 1996, played in 973 regular season games, scoring 307 goals and recording 389 assists. Some of his best hockey came during his time with the Sabres between 2002 and 2007, including his 95-point performance during the 2006-07 season as a part of a high-flying Buffalo team that reached the Eastern Conference Final and led the NHL with 307 goals. He was also a huge point producer in the playoffs -- especially later in his career -- with 116 points in 124 postseason games and was the NHL's leading scoring during the 2009-10 playoffs (30 points, 23 games) with the Flyers as they made their improbable run to the Stanley Cup Final. He was the rare player that actually averaged more points per game in the postseason (0.93) than he did during the regular season (0.72) Briere spent this past season playing in Colorado where he managed just eight goals and four assists in 57 games. Sigh, there goes another one. One of the slickest players I've ever seen. In his prime when healthy, he was on a different level. And arguably one of the most lethal playoff performers ever. Man, it was a given Briere would tally a point. Unfortunate he never won the Cup. Oh well. Great career. Will definitely miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leet Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Wow, forgot about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginator Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Briere was insane during the playoffs. He literally flipped a switch once April rolled around. Its very unfortunate he wasn't able to win a cup. Thats one player I will never forget!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Not bad for a guy who cleared waivers once upon a time. He was pretty effective before the 2004/05 lockout, but the new rules helped him take it to another level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3. Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 This guy sure loved scoring goals; best goal celebration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Great player. Classy guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer. Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 One of my favourite players for sure. Sad to see him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC20.0 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Every time I think about a playoff performer, Briere comes to mind. Dude was always a beast when it mattered most. Great career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted Zebra Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I wasn't around during the Hasek era, but watching him and Chris Drury work wonders together in Buffalo was something special. Happy retirement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 It's strange seeing all these guy that were lighting it up when I was a kid retire. Guess I'm getting old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swflyers28 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Enjoy retirement Mr. Playoffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Shame he couldn't find enough gas in the tank to get to 1,000 games. Guys like Briere are a rare breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Congrats on the career, you annoying little guy to play against you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 YES! One of my long time hockey wishes came true! Neither Chris Drury nor Danny Briere won a Stanley Cup!!! Before anybody says it; yes I'm like a jilted ex who carried/carries a grudge. *edit* My bad. As someone pointed out, he won it earlier in his career. I should have said, "I rooted against him winning one after he left the Sabres". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiboynux4lifee******* Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 can you jinx Calgary for me thank you lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milk and honey Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I wish him the best in retirement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabreFan1 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 can you jinx Calgary for me thank you lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Algur Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Was he the best player from the 1996 NHL draft, for me its close between him and Chara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Some people have the same wishes about the Sedins. Sad really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 http://forum.canucks.com/topic/371655-retirement-danny-briere-hangs-em-up-at-age-37/ http://forum.canucks.com/topic/371654-retirement-daniel-briere/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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