An iconic head of lettuce just announced his retirement from the NHL

BarDown Staff

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After 17 years in the NHL, Scott Hartnell has officially called it a career.

Ex-Flyer, Predator Hartnell retires at 36: https://t.co/9iCewGY5BD pic.twitter.com/8Rp50Dik29
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 1, 2018

Aside from having some of the most iconic flow in hockey, Hartnell always brought the heart (pun intended) every shift he was out on the ice and was a fan-favourite in Philly, Columbus, and Nashville.

Monday, Hartnell took to social media to officially announce his retirement and in his note, he thanked everyone from his parents and family to the teams he played for and his teammates.

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— Scott Hartnell (@Hartsy43) October 1, 2018

Hartnell also took us on a trip down memory lane with those pictures and reminded us that we'll miss his fantastic flow almost as much as we'll miss seeing him play.

Congrats on a helluva career you legend!!! Thanks for taking me under your wing and showing me the ropes https://t.co/OhdrKczSYn
— James van Riemsdyk (@JVReemer21) October 1, 2018

Thanks for all the great memories. pic.twitter.com/cD6cV7WR32
— Blatantly Oblivious (@HateradeBaller) October 1, 2018

Great career bud! Best of luck with your next chapter. 👊🏼
— Graham DeLaet (@GrahamDeLaet) October 1, 2018

Former Flyer Scott Hartnell has announced his retirement from NHL

He made it fun. He was a pleasure to deal with. Was great with fans

Now there are only 4 players left in NHL that were on the Flyers 2010 Stanley Cup Final team. Can you name them?#HartnellDown pic.twitter.com/TVp7oRmw8m
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) October 1, 2018

17 Seasons
1,249 Games
7 Years with the Flyers

Cheers to Scott Hartnell, who announced his retirement today. pic.twitter.com/6VGdustzaU
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) October 1, 2018

Scott Hartnell looked like he was in his mid-30s when he was drafted into the NHL pic.twitter.com/vcgPuFNvc4
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) October 1, 2018

One of my favorite Hartnell memories: After throwing his glove to try to stop a breakaway, we at the Phantoms put together a glove and mitten toss (to be donated to charity) promotion at a game. Sure enough, Hartsy was there and was an awesome sport about it. pic.twitter.com/Y93h3RolZk
— Shawny Hill (@ShawnyHill) October 1, 2018

(H/T: Scott Hartnell)