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Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Anton Khudobin announces NHL retirement following 14-year goalie career
Anton Khudobin (via Getty Images) Veteran goalie Anton Khudobin, perhaps well known in the NHL world for his great playoff performance with the Dallas Stars, has retired after more than a decade of playing hockey. Most remembered for being a good starter and backup, Anton Khudobin spent 14 seasons in the league, suiting up for six teams and becoming notorious for his grit during the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dallas Stars playoff wizard Anton Khudobin hangs up NHL skates Kazakhstan-born, Russia native Anton Khudobin skated out his NHL career with the Minnesota Wild, Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, and Chicago Blackhawks. But the years with the Dallas Stars were dynasty years. Anton Khudobin was recruited by the Dallas Stars in 2018 and served the team for four years. He took part in a total of 102 games and posted an overtime losing record of 47-40-17 during the 2018-2022 season. He played his best game in the year 2020 when he emerged as the most powerful goalie of the team during the playoffs, winning the Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Career of Anton Khudobin An incredible performance and journey to leave behind Throughout that NHL 2020 playoff stint, Anton Khudobin played in 25 games and was steady with a 2.69 goals against average and a .917 save percentage, making him an instant fan favorite and one of the pleasures of the playoffs. Even in defeat to Tampa Bay, his play was widely admired. Anton Khudobin played in the NHL most recently on March 23, 2023, when he stopped 22 shots in a 6-1 defeat for the Chicago Blackhawks. He formally retired on his official resume with 260 games in the NHL, finishing on a 2.52 GAA with a .916 save percentage. Also read: Carter Hart's NHL future in limbo as NHL insider blasts return rumors post-Hockey Canada verdict Anton Khudobin's retirement puts an end to a Cinderella story of professional dedication and drive. Never a name on everyone's lips in the ice rink, his long contribution to the Dallas Stars' playoff push in 2020 has ensured his place in the record books of the NHL forever. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Mitch Marner's shocking trade shakes Leafs Nation as Nick Robertson trade buzz grows louder
Toronto Maple Leafs are facing turmoil after their playoff exit, highlighted by Mitch Marner's trade (Photo by Gerry Angus/Icon Sportswire) The Toronto Maple Leafs' offseason has taken a turbulent turn, with the franchise still reeling from another early playoff exit. But it's not just the loss to the Florida Panthers that has fans restless — it's the massive shake-up that followed. Mitch Marner, one of the team's cornerstone stars, is no longer wearing blue and white. His sign-and-trade to the Vegas Golden Knights — where he inked an 8-year, $96 million deal — sent shockwaves through Leafs Nation. Nick Robertson emerges as trade rumor target amid identity crisis While the Leafs received Nicolas Roy in return, his bottom-six forward role is no match for the offensive engine that was Marner. With 102 points last season and 741 over his nine-year career in Toronto, replacing him isn't just hard — it's nearly impossible. 'Mitch Marner was far more than a point scorer… he carried the team's offensive burden night after night,' the article states. — undefined (@undefined) As the team begins to recalibrate, another name is surfacing — Nick Robertson. A recent episode of the 32 Thoughts Podcast lit up speculation when insider Elliotte Friedman said: 'I had a couple people ask me about the possibility of Nick Robertson and Pittsburgh; Kyle Dubas knows him…' Dubas, now at the helm in Pittsburgh, drafted Robertson in 2019 and may see untapped potential in the 24-year-old winger. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Susan Boyle Is Now so Thin and Looks Beautiful! Undo Robertson has battled through injuries but showed glimpses of promise, posting 27 points in 56 games in 2023–24 and returning healthy last season. With his recent one-year, $1.2 million deal, the Leafs seem to be keeping doors open. But the bigger question is: are they investing in his growth, or simply boosting his trade value? Can Robertson fill the Marner-sized hole — or is he being set up to fail? While Robertson lacks Marner's pedigree, his cost-effective contract and improving form make him an intriguing piece. Whether the Leafs see him as a long-term asset or a short-term solution remains unclear. Also Read: Carter Hart's NHL future in limbo as Elliotte Friedman blasts return rumors post-Hockey Canada verdict In a cap-crunched, expectation-heavy city like Toronto, hope is never cheap — and patience, even less so. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
