Former Nashville Predators defenseman Yannick Weber (7) moves the puck during the second period against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports

Veteran NHL defenseman Yannick Weber announces retirement

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 7/20/21

NHL defenseman Yannick Weber officially announced his retirement from the league on Tuesday. The news was shared via Twitter by the NHL Alumni Association.

Yannick Weber (@yanweber68) has officially announced his retirement following 13 @NHL seasons and 499 regular-season games played with the @CanadiensMTL, @Canucks, @PredsNHL & @Penguins. Congratulations Yannick on an incredible career and welcome to the #NHLAlumni Association. pic.twitter.com/V7S1jRtRLU
— NHL Alumni (@NHLAlumni) July 20, 2021

According to NHL.com, Weber will continue playing hockey as he recently signed a three-year deal with ZSC of the National League in his native Switzerland.

The 32-year-old blueliner registered 94 points (28 goals, 66 assists) in 499 games stretched over a 13-year career. He was selected in the third round of the 2007 NHL Draft by the Montreal Canadiens and went on to also play for the Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators before ending his pro stint with one year on the Pittsburgh Penguins roster. He tallied six points (four goals, two assists) in 42 playoff games, including an apple in the 2017 postseason that helped Nashville make their only franchise Stanley Cup Final appearance.

Weber made a personal announcement on Instagram which summarized his career in the NHL.