NHL Veteran Jonathan Quick Announces Retirement

The longtime Los Angeles Kings goaltender will hang up his skates at the end of the 2022-23 season.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:24pm

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Jonathan Quick, the veteran NHL goaltender who spent the majority of his 16-year career with the Los Angeles Kings, has announced that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season. Quick, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, is widely regarded as one of the best goaltenders of his era and will leave behind an impressive legacy when he steps away from the game.

Why it matters

Quick's retirement marks the end of an era for the Kings, who have been one of the NHL's most successful franchises over the past decade thanks in large part to Quick's stellar play in net. His departure will leave a significant void that the team will need to fill, both on the ice and in the locker room.

The details

Quick, 37, has played his entire NHL career with the Kings since being drafted by the team in 2005. He led Los Angeles to Stanley Cup championships in 2012 and 2014, and was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 2012. Over his 16 seasons, Quick has amassed a 370-289-78 record with a 2.33 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage.

  • Jonathan Quick announced his retirement on April 13, 2026.
  • Quick's final NHL game will be at the end of the 2022-23 season.

The players

Jonathan Quick

A veteran NHL goaltender who spent the majority of his 16-year career with the Los Angeles Kings, winning two Stanley Cup championships.

Los Angeles Kings

An NHL franchise that has been one of the league's most successful teams over the past decade, thanks in large part to Quick's stellar play in net.

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What they’re saying

“Jonathan Quick has been the backbone of the Los Angeles Kings for over a decade. His retirement marks the end of an era, but his legacy as one of the greatest goaltenders of his generation will live on.”

— Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner

What’s next

The Kings will need to find a new starting goaltender to replace Quick, who has been a fixture in their lineup since the 2007-08 season. The team's search for his successor will be a key storyline to follow in the offseason and leading up to the 2023-24 campaign.

The takeaway

Jonathan Quick's retirement is a bittersweet moment for the Los Angeles Kings and their fans, as they say goodbye to one of the most iconic players in franchise history. Quick's two Stanley Cup championships, Conn Smythe Trophy, and status as one of the best goaltenders of his era cement his place as a Kings legend and a future Hall of Famer.