Jesper Fast Drops Bombshell Retirement Announcement – What’s Next for the NHL Veteran?
“I never took for granted the privilege of playing in the best league in the world,” said Fast. “I am grateful for all of the teammates, coaches, staff and fans from the Rangers and Hurricanes who made my time in the NHL so special, and for my family for everything they did to help me achieve and live my dream. I’d also like to thank Nässjö HC and HV71, organizations that played a vital role in my development into an NHL player.”
Fast, 33, played 703 career regular-season games for the New York Rangers and Hurricanes over 11 seasons, totaling 91 goals and 157 assists (248 points) and a plus-41 plus/minus rating. The Nassjo, Sweden, native also appeared in 80 career Stanley Cup playoff games, totaling 27 points (14g, 13a) and a plus-5 rating. Originally selected by the Rangers in the sixth round, 157th overall, at the 2010 NHL Draft, Fast earned his first NHL point with assist in Game 1 of the 2014 Eastern Conference Quarterfinal against Philadelphia on April 17, 2014. He netted his first NHL goal on November 29, 2014, also against Philadelphia. Fast served as New York’s alternate captain from 2017-2020, and was a five-time winner of the Rangers’ Players’ Player Award from 2015-2020.
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