Former NHL 1st rounder Andrej Meszaros announces his retirement

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TJ Tucker
February 11, 2023 (12:07)

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After 16 years of playing professional hockey, Andrej Meszaros has announced he's hanging up his skates. Meszaros announced his retirement in a post on his Instagram account.

"Thank you to everyone who was part of my hockey career. It was a privilege to play in the NHL. Thank you to each organization I played for. @senators @tblightning @philadelphiaflyers @nhlbruins @buffalosabres @hc_sibir @hcslovan @dukla.trencin @hk95povazskabystrica @hockeyslovakia
I will cherish every moment. #retirement."

Meszaros was drafted in the first round, 23rd overall, by the Ottawa Senators in 2004. He played 645 games in the NHL before leaving the league after the 2014-15 season. He then spent four years in the KHL before returning home to Slovakia to play. He has not played this season and managed just two games last season.

Meszaros recorded 238 points (63 G, 175A) during his NHL career.