Hammond announced his retirement from hockey Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Hammond mentioned an ankle injury from his time in Montreal last season as the reasoning behind his decision to hang up the pads. The 34-year-old netminder played in 67 games with the Senators, Avalanche, Canadiens and Devils during his NHL career. He posted a 31-20-7 record with a 2.56 GAA and a .916 save percentage.

Hammond will join the Panthers on a professional tryout agreement, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hammond appeared in 11 games this past season, his first NHL action since 2017-18, for the Canadiens and Devils in which he posted a combined 4-5-1 record and .879 save percentage. With Sergei Bobrovsky and Spencer Knight firmly cemented as the Panthers' goaltending duty, Hammond best hope to land a spot with the club's AHL franchise that will see him as the No. 3 goalie.

Hammond was pulled in the third period of Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes after allowing six goals on 30 shots.

EDGE Analysis

Hammond got the hook after Carolina stretched its lead to 6-1 and the move sparked New Jersey's offense a bit. Jon Gillies entered in relief. This was likely Hammond's final appearance of the season, and he'll finish with a 4-5-1 record, 3.89 GAA and .879 save percentage split between Montreal and New Jersey.

Hammond will guard the road goal Thursday versus the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Hammond took an unlucky loss Sunday versus the Red Wings, allowing one goal on 22 shots. The 34-year-old has struggled at the NHL level this season, and the Hurricanes are expected to rest only three of their regulars, so this is likely to be a tough matchup.

Hammond will be between the pipes Sunday against the Red Wings, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This clash between two of the league's five worst defensive teams isn't expected to be very fantasy-friendly for goalies. Hammond has gone 1-3-1 with a 4.91 GAA and .858 save percentage in a Devils uniform.

Hammond allowed five goals on 28 shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Neither team scored in the first, but Buffalo then mustered the game's first three goals against Hammond in the second and the last two in the third. The first two Sabres goals both came on the same Devils power play. Hammond fell to 1-3-1 as a member of the Devils.

Hammond will be stationed between the pipes for Thursday's home tilt with the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Hammond is coming off a terrific win over Vegas on Monday where he stopped 42 of 44 shots. Prior to that victory, he was 0-2-1 with an .822 save percentage in three games with the Devils. The 34-year-old is sporting an unsightly 7.56 GAA and .783 save percentage in two home appearances this season.

Hammond stopped 42 of 44 shots in Monday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Hammond was impressive his first win for the Devils, and he dealt the Golden Knights' playoff chances a major blow. He had to be sharp right to end amid a flurry of shots late in the third period. The 34-year-old is now at 4-2-1 with 26 goals allowed on 234 shots through his eight appearances between the Devils and Canadiens this season. The Devils will be back home for their next game Thursday versus the Sabres.

Hammond will get the starting nod in Vegas on Monday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hammond is 0-2-1 this month with a brutal 5.95 GAA after an April 14 loss to Colorado. The 34-year-old netminder started the year 3-0-0 with Montreal but has yet to win a game with New Jersey. He's 3-1-0 with a .915 save percentage on the road this season.

Hammond allowed three goals on 30 shots in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

This was Hammond's third straight loss to start his Devils tenure. All three goals came in the second period Thursday, including one on the power play. The 34-year-old is now 3-2-1 across seven appearances between the Devils and the Canadiens. Nico Daws figures to see more of the playing time over the last two weeks of the season.