Veteran Tyler Johnson officially put a final point on his remarkable professional trajectory in the most prestigious hockey league. At 36 years old, after more than a decade at the top, the player announced his retirement on July 8, 2025.
His sports biography includes impressive achievements – twice triumphant with the Tampa Bay Lightning team (2015 and 2020), participant in 747 matches with a total of 433 points. In his last season, Johnson made a brief stay with Boston Bruins, where he scored two assists in nine matches.
Particularly notable remains the 2013-14 season, when the young talent was included in the All-Rookie team, demonstrating impressive potential with 50 points. His statistics of 193 goals and 240 assists outline the portrait of an exceptional team player.
When announcing his decision, the hockey player described the choice as "extremely emotional and challenging". Despite nostalgia, Johnson shared his plans to remain connected to the sport, considering future realization as a coach or sports commentator.
His career symbolizes the evolution of the modern hockey player – a talented, consistent, and ambitious professional who left a lasting mark in the NHL.