Former San Jose Sharks defenseman John Klingberg has officially announced his retirement from professional hockey after 700 NHL games.

Klingberg, who rose to prominence as a member of the Dallas Stars in the mid-2010s, was one of the league’s top offensive defensemen during his prime, which was unfortunately shortened by injuries.

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“Bottom line is my body doesn’t allow me to do it anymore, and I’ve been trying everything to get it to a point where I can be the best version of myself, but I haven’t seen any positive feedback of my body wanting me to do it anymore,” Klingberg told The Athletic’s Eric Stephens. “When I had my last…

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