Derek Ryan retires at 38 after 606 NHL games and remembered as the league’s only active Latter-day Saint

Derek Ryan, known for his defensive prowess, has retired from the NHL after a decade-long career spanning 606 regular-season games. Undrafted initially, Ryan’s journey took him through European leagues before debuting with the Carolina Hurricanes at 29. He later played for the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers, even reaching the Stanley Cup Final in 2024.