Maybe he will run a marathon. He probably won't be coaching. For now, Patrice Bergeron is content to be the "Uber driver for the family," and that's a pretty good feeling.

"It's been an amazing ride, 20 years, but also hockey brings you a lot of pressure and stress," he said on Wednesday at a TD Garden news conference a day after he announced his retirement. "So, it will be a nice change to just be able to be the Uber driver for the family for a little bit and just relax."

A soon-to-be Hall of Famer who centered the first line on the best team in hockey during his final season, Bergeron announced on Tuesday that he would not return next season.

Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron, one of the best two-way forwards ever, announced his retirement Tuesday.

"It is with a full heart and a lot of gratitude that today I am announcing my retirement as a professional hockey player," he said in a first-person story on NHL.com.

Journeyman forward Nate Thompson retired after 15 seasons with nine NHL teams.

Thompson, 38, who last played for the Philadelphia Flyers in 2021-22, confirmed his decision via social media.

"From the time I was four until 38 hockey has been my life and best friend. I'm beyond grateful and thankful for all the great people I've met and friendships I've made," he posted on Twitter. "All good things must come to an end so thank you to all who supported me along this journey."

The Calgary Flames will retire former goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff's No. 34 on March 2 prior to the team's home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Kiprusoff retired as the franchise's leader in wins (305), shutouts (41) and games played by a goaltender (576). He will join Lanny McDonald (No. 9), Jarome Iginla (No. 12) and Mike Vernon (No. 30) as players who have had their number retired by the Flames.

St. Louis Blues backup goaltender Thomas Greiss retired Wednesday after 14 NHL seasons.

Greiss played his final season with St. Louis in 2022-23 and posted a 7-10-0 record and 3.58 goals-against average in 16 starts.

Two-time Stanley Cup winner Patric Hornqvist has announced his retirement after 15 seasons with three teams.

Hornqvist, 36, won back-to-back championships with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016 and 2017, scoring the Cup-clinching goal in Game 6 against the Nashville Predators in 2017.