Pittsburgh Penguins Jeff Carter after playing his last NHL game saluting the fans
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Penguins emotional response to Jeff Carter's retirement

Published April 18, 2024 at 12:37
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April 18, 2024  (12:37)
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The Pittsburgh Penguins played their last regular season game against the NY Islanders last night and it also turned out to be Jeff Carter's last NHL game

It was originally reported by the Penguins that Jeff Carter will be retiring after this season. After the game it was an emotional moment for Carter and the Penguins. Much respect to the Islanders and their fans for saluting Carter on his long NHL career.



After the game, one of the players who was asked about Carter was a long time rival and teammate Sidney Crosby.


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He got choked up a bit when reminiscing about Carter and playing with him on Team Canada as well as against him in the NHL.

"A lot. We played together at World Juniors, and kind of grew up playing with Team Canada together, and then played against him when he was just Philadelphia [grins], so a bit of a rivalry there. Things change."





When Evgeni Malkin was asked about Jeff Carter, he talked about how he hopes he may return but understands what Carter's priority is now.

"He told us a couple of months ago this was probably his last year. Sometimes humans change their mind. I hope he does. But he wants to be with his family now."



One thing is for sure, Jeff Carter does seem ready to retire and continue on his other full-time job. Being a father.



Congratulations to Jeff Carter on a great career!

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