Hornqvist announced his retirement Wednesday, per Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Hornqvist had 264 goals and 543 points in 901 career NHL games with Nashville, Pittsburgh and Florida. He was part of the Penguins' Stanley Cup-winning runs in 2016 and 2017. At his height, Hornqvist was a reliable goal scorer, surpassing the 20-goal milestone eight times over nine campaigns from 2009-10 through 2017-18. The 36-year-old scored a goal and three points in 22 contests with Florida in 2022-23, but he didn't play past Dec. 3 because of a concussion.

Hornqvist (concussion) is not expected to return this season, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hornqvist has been sidelined since Dec. 3 with a concussion. He has recorded three points, 40 shots on goal and 18 hits in 22 appearances this campaign. Coach Paul Maurice doesn't believe Hornqvist will be an option for the playoffs, if the Panthers manage to qualify.

Hornqvist (concussion) still is not close to returning to the lineup, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hornqvist, who hasn't played since Dec. 3, has contributed one goal, two assists, 40 shots on net and 18 hits in 22 appearances this season. The 36-year-old forward is still on long-term injured reserve and a timeline for his return remains unclear.

Hornqvist (concussion) will travel with the team on its four-game road trip but is not close to returning to action, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Hornqvist last played Dec. 3 and has missed the last 14 games. He has a lone goal and two assists in 22 games this season.

Hornqvist is in concussion protocol and was transferred to long-term injured reserve Monday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

There's currently no timetable for Hornqvist's return but he'll be out through the league's holiday break at the minimum. Due to the nature of head injuries, the team likely won't provide much more information on his timeline until there's a definitive update. The Panthers recalled multiple players, including forwards Chris Tierney and Zac Dalpe, over the last two days.

Hornqvist (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Hornqvist was injured Saturday and he'll now miss at least three games as a result, meaning the earliest he can return will be Dec. 11 against the Kraken. The veteran winger has just three points while averaging a career-low 9:16 of ice time through 22 games this season. Chris Tierney was promoted from AHL Charlotte in a corresponding move.

Hornqvist (upper body) will not return to Saturday's game versus the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Hornqvist was injured in the second period of the contest, and he joins a growing list of injured Panthers. The team was already playing with only 17 skaters and lost defenseman Radko Gudas (upper body) earlier in the game. Hornqvist's status should be updated before Tuesday's game in Winnipeg.

Hornqvist logged an assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Hornqvist set up a Ryan Lomberg goal in the final minute of the first period. Over the last 10 games, Hornqvist has contributed a pair of assists and a minus-2 rating in a fourth-line role. The 35-year-old winger has just three points (one on the power play) to go with 39 shots on net, 18 hits, 13 PIM and a minus-4 rating in 21 contests overall.

Hornqvist (upper body) will play Saturday against Edmonton, Doug Plagens of the Panthers Radio Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hornqvist missed three games after being injured Nov. 3 against San Jose, He has chipped in one goal, 10 hits and 24 shots on net in 11 outings this season. Hornvqist has averaged just 9:38 of ice time in 2021-22, playing mostly on the fourth line.

Hornqvist (upper body) doesn't have a timetable for his return.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Paul Maurice expects to know more about Hornqvist's status towards the end of the week. Hornqvist sustained the injury in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win against the Sharks. He has a goal in 11 games this season. He'll turn 36 on Jan. 1 and the Panthers are using him sparingly at this stage of his career. He's averaged just 9:38 of ice time in 2022-23.