Deryk Engelland retires after 11 NHL seasons

Free-agent defenseman Deryk Engelland has retired after 11 seasons, the Vegas Golden Knights announced Tuesday.

Engelland joined Vegas for its inaugural campaign in 2017, and he signed one-year contracts to remain with the club in each of last two offseasons.

"Deryk Engelland epitomizes what it means to be a Golden Knight. A no-ego, selfless, hardworking player who has an unwavering commitment to protecting those who are unable to protect themselves," owner Bill Foley said.

The New Jersey Devils selected Engelland during the sixth round in the 2000 draft, and he didn't earn an NHL job until 2009-10 with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He spent five seasons in Pittsburgh before joining the Calgary Flames.

The 38-year-old appeared in 671 NHL games, notching 127 points.

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