Early in his 20th season, Rob Blake realized that this would be his final one as an player, according to an ESPN.com report. Even as he performed at the level of a player younger than his 40 years, helping the Sharks reach the Western Conference final, he didn't waver. Blake made his decision official Friday, announcing his retirement from a career that most likely will end at the Hockey Hall of Fame. "I knew it was the right time. I have no regrets," he said. "I understood it was time to move on."