Joe Nieuwendyk retires

Center Joe Nieuwendyk, in a surprise move Wednesday ended a fine 19 year career that began in Calgary and included stops in Dallas, New Jersey, Toronto and Florida. Nieuwendyk was slowed by injuries in recent years, including a chronic back injury. Nieuwendyk's career numbers were as follows: 1257 regular season games played; 564 G; 562 A; 1126 Pts; +155; 677 PIM; 17.4 successful shot percentage. In the playoffs, his numbers were as follows: 158 GP; 66 G; 50A; 116 Pts, an even rating and 91 PIM.