Tuuka Rask finally explains why he chose to retire
If you are hockey fan, it was awesome to see goaltender Tuuka Rask return to the lineup this season, If you were a Boston Bruins fan you were like a kid in the candy store.
Unfortunately it wasn't all rainbows and lollipops for Rask when he made his NHL return. Rask struggled and realized it was time to call it a Career.
Prior to last nights game against the New Jersey Devils at TD Garden, Rask met with the Bruins media and explained what led to his decision to officially call it a career.
It was time to be honest with yourself," the 35-year old Rask said. "I could have kept pushing, but what's the benefit of me playing at 60 percent I figured it was more beneficial for everybody to call it. I had a great career. I had no regrets.
So now that his playing days are over, what are his plans now? Fans may get a kick out of his answer.
"I'll be hanging out with sponsors, golfing and shaking hands in suites,» he explained. «I was intrigued about the business side of things anyways. I don't know what the future holds. Maybe I'll get into coaching. Maybe not. But for now, I'll be hanging out with sponsors."
Rask has had a Hall of Fame career, which has got to sting the Toronto Maple Leafs. He will finish his career with a 306-163-66 record and is the winningest goalie in Boston Bruins franchise history.
Credit:Bruins Feed
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