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When did Martin St. Louis retire? What to know about Canadiens coach's legendary NHL playing career
TL;DR
Martin St. Louis, now the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens, had a legendary NHL career before retiring. He was a standout player for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Key points
- Martin St. Louis is the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens.
- He had a legendary playing career in the NHL.
- St. Louis played primarily for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Martin St. Louis is behind the bench now.
But when the Montreal Canadiens' head coach was still on skates of his own, he was one of the NHL's best players for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
As he tries to lead the Canadiens to their first Stanley Cup since 1993, it's worth revisiting just how special he was on the ice.
When did Martin St. Louis retire?
Martin St. Louis retired after the 2014-15 season, his age-39 campaign.
He spent his first two NHL seasons with the Calgary Flames, then 13 years with the Lightning, then a season-and-a-half with the New York Rangers to end his career.
Martin St. Louis playing career
St. Louis played in 1,134 NHL games and finished with 1,033 points.
Q&A
When did Martin St. Louis officially retire from the NHL?
Martin St. Louis officially retired from the NHL in 2015.
What teams did Martin St. Louis play for during his NHL career?
Martin St. Louis played for the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers during his NHL career.
What achievements did Martin St. Louis have in his NHL playing career?
Martin St. Louis won the Stanley Cup in 2004, was a two-time Art Ross Trophy winner, and earned multiple All-Star selections.