Former Penguins forward Daniel Winnik retires
LAS VEGAS — Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Daniel Winnik has retired following a 19-year career.
The 39-year-old announced his retirement via his X social media account on Thursday.
Over 11 NHL seasons, Winnik suited up for eight teams, including a brief stretch with the Penguins. Acquired via trade late in the 2014-15 season, Winnik played in 21 games for the Penguins and scored nine points (two goals, seven assists). After appeared in five posteason games that spring, Winnik left as an unrestricted free agent.
Winnik also played for the Phoenix Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild over his career.
Since 2016, Winnik, a native of Toronto, has played for Genève-Servette HC in Switzerland’s National League.
Seth Rorabaugh is a TribLive reporter covering the Pittsburgh Penguins. A North Huntingdon native, he joined the Trib in 2019 and has covered the Penguins since 2007. He can be reached at srorabaugh@triblive.com.
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