I've gone through back surgery a couple times, and of course, my radiation treatments for six weeks got me to the point where I was not able to play at the level that I was accustomed to.
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My body's feeling it a little bit. But one good thing, my back is in good shape, and that's my main concern. I know that my legs are going to take awhile to get back to where I was a few years ago, but as long as my back is solid, I feel that I can play many years.
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But a year off probably hurt some of these guys who didn't stay in shape. It's always tough to come back after a year off.
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I'm here today to announce my retirement from the game of hockey. This is always a difficult decision to make for any athlete, but I feel the time has come and its in the best interest of myself, my family and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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He's going to be on Canada's team for the next 15, 20 years.
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