Overview
- The 40-year-old captain said “this is it” after France’s quarterfinal loss to Germany at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- He noted he feels physically able to play in 2030 but is stepping away to prioritize his family.
- He reached the NHL at 29 and played for the Flyers, Golden Knights, Avalanche, Lightning and Kraken across 10 seasons.
- His pro path spanned France and Sweden before the NHL, including two SHL titles with Skellefteå, then a return to Europe with HC Ajoie.
- This season at Ajoie he has 1 goal and 10 points in 32 games with a -15 rating, and whether he finishes the club season remains unclear.