Truth & Rumors > NHL

Devils great to retire

Views
2715
Comments
10

The great career of a great Devil is over. Bobby Holik told The Post yesterday that he is retiring from hockey after 18 NHL seasons, 11 of those with New Jersey. Holik may have had the opportunity to return to the Devils for another season, or perhaps even play in Europe, although he is a naturalized U.S. citizen, born in Jihlava, Czech Republic.

New York Post

Bobby Holik, Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Bobby Holik, Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
May 23, 2009  08:21 AM ET

Personally I was never a big fan of Holik simply b/c he played against the Pens so much, but he has had a very nice career.

May 23, 2009  09:23 AM ET

A great interview and a solid hockey player.

May 23, 2009  09:36 AM ET

He wasn't even playing in the playoffs anymore, until someone got injured. Holik was a great faceoff man.

May 23, 2009  01:01 PM ET

He was no longer effective post lockout.

May 23, 2009  04:29 PM ET

Wait, did I read that right?????? Devils GREAT????
I guess The Post has a different standard for hockey greatness than, I don't know, the rest of the world. He was a solid defensive forward that was key in helping the Devils win 2 Stanley Cups but 326g, 421a, 747pts in 1314 games does not get labelled great.

May 24, 2009  01:29 AM ET

Bobby Holik great ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!!

May 24, 2009  02:20 AM ET
QUOTE(#7):

Bobby Holik great ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!!

He hoisted the cup twice in the 90's what more do you want? When a team signs a borderline ceremonial/serviceable contract with you because they want to see you retire with their team that is a pretty good indication that you are something special. He will be missed and I'm glad that he is bowing out gracefully.

May 24, 2009  08:15 AM ET

lets leave the term devils great with players like scott stevens and marty brodeur, and players of that caliber..... theres no doubt about holiks contributions to the devils during the cup years.... but knowing your strong suits and playing to them doesnt make you great.... not when its forechecking and being strong on the puck..... at his size he should have been unmovable.... a good career for a good player who played a gritty game..... i dont see the devils retiring his number.....

May 24, 2009  09:45 AM ET

See ya

 
May 25, 2009  01:13 PM ET
QUOTE:

He used to be the premiere checking forward in the NHL some years back. Big and strong on the puck. Good face-off man. Good all-round competitor. Too bad he chased the green. Coulda had a better career.

When he left the Devils for cash his career went south. Mercenary.

Comment

Remember to keep your posts clean. Profanity will get filtered, and offensive comments will be removed.


The Si.com Cover Hub Go to the Cover Hub

Stub Hub

The 2009 schedule has been released. Search for tickets!

Truth & Rumors

MOST POPULAR

  1. 1
    Agent: 'Extraordinary' interest in Bay
    Views
    6413
    Comments
    1893
  2. 2
    Vikings to consider L.A. move?
    Views
    67724
    Comments
    1880
  3. 3
    Bills owner wanted Gruden
    Views
    43046
    Comments
    347
  4. 4
    Mayo rebukes Bruschi's Belichick knock
    Views
    45941
    Comments
    265
  5. 5
    Can Iverson lure LeBron to Knicks?
    Views
    10916
    Comments
    178

Message Boards

  1. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    Are college football coaches…
    Views
    343
    Replies
    51
  2. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    CFB Game Day 11/21/2009
    Views
    229
    Replies
    111
  3. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    2009's most disappointing team
    Views
    137
    Replies
    16

Blogs

SI.com

Swimsuit

SI Photos