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Connor Ingram Retires From NHL at 29

He announced his decision on Instagram, closing a career defined by peak seasons, injuries and public work on mental-health recovery.

Overview

  • Connor Ingram made the announcement on Instagram thanking hockey and signaling the end of his playing career.
  • He finished with 134 regular-season NHL games and nine playoff appearances, most recently appearing for the Edmonton Oilers in their 2026 first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks.
  • Ingram rose from a 2016 third-round pick to AHL All-Star recognition and posted his best NHL numbers in 2023–24 with 23 wins and six shutouts, a season that helped earn him the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.
  • His pro journey included development in the AHL, a waiver claim by Arizona, the franchise move to Utah, and a later trade to Edmonton in which Utah retained part of his salary, according to reports.
  • Ingram publicly battled mental-health challenges, twice entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, has advocated for mental-health care, and plans cited in reporting say he intends to pursue studies after retiring, a move that may shape both his personal path and how clubs think about goalie depth.