Silfverberg, 33, has had a brilliant career, scoring 168 goals with 373 total points in 817 games played. This season he has added 7 goals and 19 points to his record. His best season came just a little earlier, in 2016-2017, when he scored 23 goals and 49 points.
He was originally drafted by the Ottawa Senators in 2009, and finally, in 2013, he was traded to the Ducks. His most recent contract was a five-year deal valued at $26 millions.
He also took a moment to thank his teammates, trainers, staff, and family for being so supportive of him, adding,
Most importantly, thank you to my family who has supported me as I lived out a dream.
He lauded Silfverberg's character and leadership, both on and off the ice, over his seven years with the organization, which led to his valuable contributions to the team and the Orange County community. Now, with Silfverberg heading into retirement, rumors had been doing the rounds that he was bound for Sweden to finish his playing days with Brynas, his home club. He is still a legend of the ice to the fans, with a season for the ages during the 2011-12 campaign when he won League MVP and an SHL title.
