Vrbata will retire now that the 2017-18 season has concluded, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

After breaking into the NHL at age 20, Vrbata successfully enjoyed a long 16 year career, and just recently posted his career high of 63 points in his 2014-15 campaign with Vancouver. Vrabata will exit the league with 623 total points, with 343 of those coming in Arizona where he ranks third all time with the organization.