The 37-year-old announced his retirement from the NHL on Aug. 13, 2020, in an interview with TSN 1040 Vancouver, revealing that he and his family were at peace with the decision after the Nashville Predators were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. "It's been an amazing run," Hamhuis said. "I've really enjoyed my time in the NHL, but when you start to feel old like me and my wife don't want to travel as much anymore, it's probably a good time." He finished with 408 games played and 1,946 points (third all-time among defensemen) over 14 seasons with the Coyotes and Predators. He won the Frank J. Selke Trophy in 2008 after leading all defensemen with 21 goals from the blueline. A first-round pick, 29th overall, of the Coyotes in the 1998 NHL Draft, Hamhuis made his debut against the San Jose Sharks on Oct. 11, 1998. He scored his first goal two games later against the Los Angeles Kings. He went on to win the Calder Trophy that year as the league's top rookie defenseman. In 2001-02, Hamhuis led all NHL defensemen with 12 goals and was second with 42 points. He also helped the Coyotes reach the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history.