Panthers’ MacKenzie will retire after this season

Derek MacKenzie will play one final NHL campaign.

The Florida Panthers forward and former captain told The Athletic's George Richards on Thursday that the 2018-19 season will be his last as a player.

MacKenzie said he would like to stay involved with the organization when he hangs up his skates.

The 37-year-old is entering his 18th campaign and fifth with the Panthers. He wore the 'C' for Florida in 2016-17 and 2017-18. Aleksander Barkov succeeded him as captain earlier this fall.

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