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Vancouver Sun
5 days ago
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- Vancouver Sun
Former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Nathan Beaulieu announces retirement
Former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Nathan Beaulieu has announced his retirement after an 11-year career in the NHL. A 17th overall pick by the club in 2011, Beaulieu played 471 games in the NHL for four different clubs: the Habs, Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets and Anaheim Ducks. He played 225 of those games with the team that drafted him, along with 17 playoff games. The Jets wished him well in retirement on their X account. Congratulations on a great career, and all the best in your retirement Beau! Beaulieu hangs up his skates with 12 goals and 98 points. He spent the last two years playing in Europe, first in Switzerland for Kloten HC where he was teammates with Habs top prospect David Reinbacher, followed by an eight-game stint in the KHL to close out his career. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. In 2017, Beaulieu was traded by Montreal to the Sabres in exchange for a 2017 third-round pick. Beaulieu also had an illustrious career in the QMJHL, where he won two QMJHL championships and a Memorial Cup with the Saint John Sea Dogs.
Ottawa Citizen
5 days ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Nathan Beaulieu announces retirement
Former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Nathan Beaulieu has announced his retirement after an 11-year career in the NHL. Article content A 17th overall pick by the club in 2011, Beaulieu played 471 games in the NHL for four different clubs: the Habs, Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets and Anaheim Ducks. He played 225 of those games with the team that drafted him, along with 17 playoff games. Article content Congratulations on a great career, and all the best in your retirement Beau! — Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) July 23, 2025 Article content Beaulieu hangs up his skates with 12 goals and 98 points. He spent the last two years playing in Europe, first in Switzerland for Kloten HC where he was teammates with Habs top prospect David Reinbacher, followed by an eight-game stint in the KHL to close out his career. Article content Article content In 2017, Beaulieu was traded by Montreal to the Sabres in exchange for a 2017 third-round pick. Article content Beaulieu also had an illustrious career in the QMJHL, where he won two QMJHL championships and a Memorial Cup with the Saint John Sea Dogs. Article content
Montreal Gazette
5 days ago
- Sport
- Montreal Gazette
Former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Nathan Beaulieu announces retirement
Montreal Canadiens Former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Nathan Beaulieu has announced his retirement after an 11-year career in the NHL. A 17th overall pick by the club in 2011, Beaulieu played 471 games and had 12-86-98 totals in the NHL for four clubs: the Habs, Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets and Anaheim Ducks. He played 225 of those games with Montreal, along with 17 playoff games. The Jets wished him well in retirement on their X account. Congratulations on a great career, and all the best in your retirement Beau! — Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) July 23, 2025 Beaulieu spent the last two years playing in Europe, first in Switzerland for Kloten HC, where he was teammates with Habs top prospect David Reinbacher, followed by an eight-game stint in the KHL to close out his career. In 2017, Beaulieu was traded by Montreal to the Sabres in exchange for a 2017 third-round pick. Beaulieu also had an illustrious career in the QMJHL, where he won two QMJHL championships and a Memorial Cup with the Saint John Sea Dogs. This story was originally published July 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Canadiens First-Round Pick Announces Retirement
Former Montreal Canadiens defenseman Nathan Beaulieu has retired from professional hockey, as announced by the NHLPA. Beaulieu, 32, was selected by the Canadiens with the 17th overall pick of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. From there, he played his first five NHL seasons with the Canadiens from 2012-13 to 2016-17, posting seven goals, 53 assists, 60 points, 152 penalty minutes, and a plus-19 rating in 225 games. Beaulieu's time with the Canadiens ended during the 2017 NHL off-season, as he was traded to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2017 third-round pick. From there, he had stints with the Sabres, Winnipeg Jets, and Anaheim Ducks. In 471 career NHL games over 11 seasons, he had 12 goals, 86 assists, 98 points, and a minus-14 rating. Beaulieu's last season in the NHL was in 2022-23 with the Ducks. He then played his final two professional seasons overseas. During the 2023-24 season, he played for Kloten HC of Switzerland's National League, where he had two assists and a minus-6 rating in 13 games. He then played eight games this past season with Barys Astana of the KHL, recording one assist, 12 penalty minutes, and a minus-5 rating. After being released by Barys Astana, he signed with HC Nove Zamky in Slovakia but did not play in a game for them due to injury trouble. Insider Shares Big Update On Canadiens Star Trade Target The Montreal Canadiens are one of the teams that have been connected to Calgary Flames star forward Nazem Kadri. It is easy to understand, as the Canadiens are in need of a second-line center, and acquiring Kadri would provide them with just that. Photo Credit: © Jean-Yves Ahern-Imagn Images
