Veteran defenceman Justin Braun announced his retirement on Monday after 13 NHL seasons.
Braun appeared in 52 games this season with the Philadelphia Flyers, posting two assists. The 36-year-old spent the season playing out a one-year, $1 million contract.
Justin Braun has officially announced his retirement from the @NHL after 13 seasons.
— NHL Alumni (@NHLAlumni) April 24, 2023
Justin first entered the league in 2010 after being drafted in the 7th round of the 2007 Entry Draft to the @SanJoseSharks. He made is mark immediately by scoring 3 points in his NHL debut.… pic.twitter.com/wWFwriQrvg
Braun began his career as a seventh-round pick of the San Jose Sharks in the 2007 NHL Draft. He joined the Flyers in 2019 after nine seasons in San Jose.
The blueliner was traded by the Flyers to the New York Rangers ahead of the postseason last year, reaching the Eastern Conference final. He re-joined the Flyers on the one-year deal last summer.
A class act.
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) April 24, 2023
Enjoy retirement, Brauner! 🟠⚫️ https://t.co/53hFBrBXvX pic.twitter.com/jtKeIrMzEw
Braun posted 34 goals and 199 points over 842 games during his NHL career.
