Pat Maroon is one of the NHL’s veteran players nearing the end of his long career. At the conclusion of the season, he has decided it’s time to retire, marking not only the end of his playing days but also his final games with the Chicago Blackhawks. His time with the team has had its ups and downs, but he recently admitted he will miss the locker room atmosphere.
In his latest comments, shared by Phillip Thompson after the Blackhawks‘ win over the Flyers, Maroon acknowledged how much he will miss the bond he has shared with his teammates over 14 seasons, saying, “One thing I’m going to miss is the camaraderie with the guys, the banter in the room and the grind with the guys, the ups and downs, the highs and lows, and the process of doing all that stuff with everyone.”
Notably, during the game against the Flyers, Maroon had the opportunity to score his fifth goal of the season with the Blackhawks. Reflecting on that moment, he said, “I almost missed it. Thank God I scored.” It was his first goal since November 23, 2024.
Maroon made a ‘final push’ with the Blackhawks, aiming to end his career with a strong final season. While it would have been more epic if the team had secured another Stanley Cup, he has at least been able to play significantly more games than he did in 2023 (51).
Maroon’s Final Paycheck
In addition to playing, scoring goals, and wearing the Blackhawks jersey, Maroon will also cap off his career with a solid paycheck of $1.3 million for the 2024-25 season. This will bring his career earnings to a total of $18.4 million over 14 years on the ice, averaging more than $1 million per year.
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The Career of an NHL Champion
Maroon is among the few fortunate players to win three consecutive Stanley Cups—one with the Blues in 2019 and two with Tampa Bay between 2020 and 2021. The Lightning was the second team he spent the most time with, playing a total of four seasons.
Some highlights of his career include his most ice time in a single season during 2016-17, totaling 1,355:45 minutes while playing for Edmonton. That same season also marked his most productive year in terms of goals, with 27 scored. It was also the first time he played 81 games in a season, a feat he repeated in 2021-22 with Tampa.
