Kronwall announced Tuesday that he would end his playing career and join the Red Wings front office.

EDGE Analysis

Kronwall spent 15 years in the NHL, all with the Red Wings, in which he racked up 83 goals and 349 assists in 953 contests. In addition to an Olympic gold medal for Sweden, the veteran defender helped Detroit win the Stanley Cup in 2008. Not exactly a fantasy stud in the offensive zone, the first-round pick was a stalwart on the blue line that was critical to the club's record 25 straight postseason appearances. Kronwall will join former teammate Steve Yzerman in an Advisor to the General Manager role.

Kronwall has yet to decide on his playing future, per Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 38-year-old Swede officially became an unrestricted free agent Monday, but he previously hinted that he wants to be a Red Wing for life, so if the tough-as-nails blueliner does decide to continue his career, expect another short-term deal with the Wings. He's posted 83 goals and 349 assists over 953 career contests.

Kronwall notched two helpers, one on the power play, in a 6-3 win over the Bruins on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Kronwall has five assists over his last six games, adding 11 blocked shots in that span. However, he hasn't fired a shot on goal since March 7. Obviously, it's hard to score if you can find the target. Kronwall is up to 26 points (three tallies, 23 helpers) in 76 outings.

Kronwall delivered two assists Saturday in a 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Kronwall has quietly put up four points (one goal, three assists) in his last four games. There's sneaky value in this old dude's stick. Check your wire.

Kronwall opened the scoring in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Kronwall stayed put at the trade deadline, as he'll likely finish out his career with the Original Six club. The 38-year-old, with points in back-to-back games, has compiled three goals and 15 assists through 63 contests this season.

Kronwall, who delivered a primary assist in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Flyers, isn't on the trade block, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kronwall's signed three contracts exclusively with Detroit over parts of 15 seasons, with the Swede's name having become synonymous with jarring hits. The Wings ideally would be resting him on occasion, knowing he's been playing with a permanently damaged left knee, but a host of injuries to other defensemen in Motown have scrapped such plans. As a result, Kronwall has appeared in 57 of a possible 60 games in 2018-19; an undisclosed injury delayed his season debut, though he's been a lineup mainstay ever since. Don't expect the 38-year-old to be traded since Kronwall has expressed interest in staying put, and GM Ken Holland values the leadership that the veteran brings to the table.

Kronwall recorded a power-play goal and an assist to pace the Red Wings to a 4-1 road win over the Hurricanes on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Kronwall helped the Wings snap a four-game losing streak with his man-advantage rocket shot from the point that found the back of the net, as well as a secondary even-strength apple on a deflected goal courtesy of forward Frans Nielsen. Even at 37 years of age, Kronwall can still handle more than 18 minutes of ice time, but he hasn't been much of a factor on the power since his latest goal counts as his first point in that key special teams situation this season -- for perspective, he had 15 points in that spot in 2017-18.

Kronwall hadn't entertained the thought of potentially being moved to a contending team for another chance at the Stanley Cup -- at least until Craig Custance of The Athletic asked him about it Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Kronwall, 37, is cashing out the balance of a seven-year, $33.25 million contract. He's been with the Red Wings ever since they took him in the first-round (29th overall) of the 2000 draft, and it would be strange to see him in any sweater other than the one with the Winged Wheel. Kronwall has three assists for his only points through 18 games this season, but with respect to his leadership qualities and status as a Stanley Cup winner (2008), the Swede still might appeal to certain clubs. There are only 10 teams Kronwall eligible to acquire Kronwall in a trade, but it's entirely possible that he'll end up as a lifelong Wing.

Kronwall provided a secondary assist in Tuesday's 5-3 road win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

An undisclosed issue delayed Kronwall's season debut until the fourth game, and he went seven straight games without recording a point before delivering helpers in the last two. The 37-year-old defenseman is likely to retire after this season.

Kronwall (undisclosed) will make his season debut Thursday evening against the Maple Leafs, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was expected to be the case since the man himself said he'd be fit to play, but now there's confirmation on the matter. Kronwall managed to stay healthy last season, adding four goals and 23 assists. Long gone are his days of consistently delivering bell-ringing hits, but the Swede actually had 15 of his 27 points on the power play in 2017-18. Kronwall can still get it done in at the attacking zone, making him a sneaky DFS play.