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06:33 AM ET 05.23 | 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.

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May 23, 2009  08:21 AM ET
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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
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A great interview and a solid hockey player.

May 23, 2009  09:36 AM ET
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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
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He was no longer effective post lockout.

May 23, 2009  04:29 PM ET
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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
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Bobby Holik great ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!!

May 24, 2009  02:20 AM ET
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Originally posted 01:29 AM ET  05.24 by Army of Adam

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
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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
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See ya

 
May 25, 2009  01:13 PM ET
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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.

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