At the beginning of the season, Daniel and Henrik Sedin wrote a letter to the city of Vancouver in The Players' Tribune thanking everyone for their support over the coure of their careers.

In the piece, they also said they'd take it one year at a time in regards to the future and on Monday, the twins announced that this season would be their last.

The Sedins opened up about their decision to call it a career in a "Thank You" letter to Canucks fans and the city of Vancouver (via the Canucks' website):

We started the year with the mindset that a decision would be made in the postseason. But it became clear, after discussions with our families throughout the year, that this will be our last season. This feels right for all of us.

Being part of the Canucks family for 18 seasons has been the best period of our lives. But it's time to focus on our families and life after hockey. It's time to help with homework every night. It's time to be at every birthday party and to stand in the cold at every hockey rink, soccer game and riding lesson on weekends. It's time to be at home for dinner every night.

We're saying it now because we want to share these final three games with you. We also want to share these games with our families, friends, teammates, coaches, trainers, staff and everyone at the Canucks who have supported us. You've all been with us every step of the way, and we want to thank you.

It's time to let the next generation of young players lead the Canucks. Travis is building a strong culture and emphasizes a style of play we know will be successful. The team is in great hands, with people who care about its success and it's headed in the right direction. We know there is a bright future for the Canucks.

As we've said before, Vancouver has become home. This is our family's home. We plan to be part of this community long after we retire. Vancouver has given us so much and we've tried to give everything we have in return. That won't change.

In the meantime, we still have some games to play, and we still have some work to do.

Henrik and Daniel

The Sedins didn't accomplish their goal of bringing a Stanley Cup to Vancouver, but they accomplished so much more over their 18-year careers together.

They'll never be forgotten by the city, the fans and their teammates over the years for the impact they had on the city on and off the ice.

(H/T: Vancouver Canucks)