Carolina Hurricanes' Bryan Bickell to retire after season's final two games
The emotional week for Carolina Hurricanes forward Bryan Bickell continued on Saturday.
Bickell, who is battling multiple sclerosis and returned to the NHL this week, told NHL.com he plans to retire.
"I've made the decision with my family that I'm going to call it quits, so it's just these last two games," said Bickell, who will play at home against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday and at the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday.
"From where I was at my peak to where I am now, there's a difference in my game. I don't think I will ever get back to that point with the circumstances. For the last couple months, from where I was mentally and physically to where I am now, it's a big change. I'm just happy to finish up here and move on."
"You guys have got to meet him and know him. You know what he's all about," Peters said.
Peters tried to compose himself. He ended up walking away choked up, but not before saying, "He's a man's man and he's a pro's pro, and he's unbelievably brave."
