JR calls it a day

For an American born player with a mouth big enough to qualify for its own area code, I still have always managed to like Jeremy Roenick.

Back in the early days his game was built on speed, grit and top notch hands. As the NHL morphed into a slow footed goon league, he added some pounds, and continued to play an important offensive role even as his wheels diminished. Then after the lockout, the game turned on him. No longer able to play at the pace of his 20's, and with the game moving away from the clutch and grab, JR became a role player, a third line grinder with grit and locker room savvy.

But father time catches us all, and now, he has finally claimed JR's career.

Of course, I will always remember him most for EA Sports - NHL94.



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