Kukla's Korner Hockey
Next entry: The Next Team
Previous entry: Madden Will Test UFA Market
Hatcher Retires
by Paul on 06/15/09 at 12:19 PM ET
Comments (6)
from the Philadelphia Flyers,
Defenseman Derian Hatcher officially announced his retirement from the NHL and has been named the Flyers’ player development coach.
Hatcher, 37, spent 17 season in the NHL, including parts of four seasons with the Flyers. He missed this entire past season and underwent knee replacement surgeryl ast week.
Filed in: NHL Teams, Philadelphia Flyers | KK Hockey | Permalink
Tags: Derian+Hatcher,
Comments
Knee replacement is a long, very VERY tough rehabilitation. Good luck to him with that.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/15/09 at 11:52 AM ET
The Flyers treat him like he spent all 17 years in their organization. Its been interesting. He must have something on Clarke or Snyder 
Posted by dip on 06/15/09 at 12:38 PM ET
Its been interesting. He must have something on Clarke or Snyder.
He had his knee replaced - I’m sure his fists are just fine. 
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 06/15/09 at 12:47 PM ET
The Flyers treat him like he spent all 17 years in their organization. Its been interesting. He must have something on Clarke or Snyder
It’s sad to see him go. thanks for the sarcastic comment. the reason why he stuck around this past season because he consider a vocal leader in the locker room besides Mr.Fratboy(Richards) who doesnt know how to lead. The flyers weren’t the same on defense and locker room this past year without this guy. plus he loved living in the philadelphia area.
i wish him the best of luck and good luck on the rehabilitation
Posted by FlyersFan on 06/15/09 at 01:36 PM ET
“thanks for the sarcastic comment”
It says right there, “parts of 4 seasons”. Thats not much. I was pointing out that the Flyers have treated him really well, especially in the days of no-loyalty free agency. Of all the negative things I could have said, I thought I’d hold back because it didn’t seem necessary. Testy today, are we?
Posted by dip on 06/15/09 at 01:44 PM ET
Add a Comment
Please limit embedded image or media size to 575 pixels wide.
Add your own avatar by joining Kukla's Korner, or logging in and uploading one in your member control panel.
Captchas bug you? Join KK or log in and you won't have to bother.
Most Recent Blog Posts
NHL Needs To Set A New Standard
Yzerman Likes Chemistry Between Players For Team Canada
Pat LaFontaine Is Still A Difference Maker
About KK Hockey
Paul Kukla founded Kukla’s Korner in 2005 and the site has since become the must-read site on the ‘net for all the latest happenings around the NHL.
From breaking news to in-depth stories around the league, KK Hockey is updated with fresh stories all day long and will bring you the latest news as quickly as possible.
Email Paul anytime at
Kukla’s Korner is always a free service for readers, but it costs some money to maintain. If you’re ever in a position to donate a few dollars to help out, we’d be very appreciative.
Hockey Links
FINally. My day just got a lot better.
Posted by chase on 06/15/09 at 11:35 AM ET