Former New York Islanders defenseman Kenny Jonsson has retired after
a 19-year hockey career that included two Olympic championships with
Sweden.
The 34-year-old spent the past four seasons with Swedish club Rogle,
and in May he captained the Swedish national team that finished third
at the world championships.
Jonsson said on Thursday that he made the decision when he realized
he wasn't motivated to begin offseason training.
He played in 705 NHL games, compiling 64 goals and 207 assists in 10
seasons, mostly with the Islanders.
Jonsson was drafted by Toronto and played for the Montreal Canadiens in
1994-95. He was traded to New York midway through the next season.
He won Olympic gold at the 1994 and 2006 Winter Olympics.
