Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Panthers indicate that Mitchell's career likely over (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this April 12, 2016 file photo, Florida Panthers defenseman Willie Mitchell takes a shot during a practice session, in Coral Springs, Fla. The Florida Panthers do not expect captain and two-time Stanley Cup winner Willie Mitchell to return next season, and one of his closest friends indicated that his career is over. Mitchell missed the final 42 games this season, amid concern over what another concussion would do to his long-term health. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Willie Mitchell hoisted the Stanley Cup twice, played parts of 15 NHL seasons, even found a way back on the ice after a knee injury kept him out for more than a year. The Florida Panthers don't expect their captain to be back next season, and one of his closest friends on the team essentially revealed Tuesday that he thinks Mitchell's career is over. Mitchell missed the final 42 games of this season largely over concern what another brain injury would mean to his long-term health, and it's been expected for weeks that this season would be the finale.


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