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Cal Clutterbuck Officially Retires from NHL After Record-Setting Career

The Islanders' all-time hits leader and 'Identity Line' stalwart announces retirement via Instagram, capping a 17-season career and a transition to broadcasting.

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Overview

  • Cal Clutterbuck announced his retirement from professional hockey on April 22, 2025, through an Instagram video post.
  • Clutterbuck holds the NHL record for career hits with 4,029, a mark set over 1,064 regular-season games, including 718 with the New York Islanders.
  • He was a key member of the Islanders’ 'Identity Line,' playing alongside Casey Cizikas and Matt Martin after being traded from the Wild in 2013.
  • Following his final NHL game on April 30, 2024, Clutterbuck spent the 2024–25 season as a pre- and post-game analyst for Islanders broadcasts on MSG Networks.
  • The 37-year-old concludes his career with 143 goals, 150 assists, and 698 penalty minutes, leaving a lasting impact on the Islanders’ culture and identity.