According to the Vernon Morning Star, Eric Godard is set to retire. The former NHL enforcer played in 335 games, scoring six goals, registering 18 points and amassing 833 penalty minutes. He skated for Texas of the AHL last season and would not have been able to find an NHL job had he not decided to hang up his skates. We wish him well.

The Dallas Stars will buy out the final year of Eric Godard's contract. Godard signed a two-year deal 12 months ago with the 2011-12 season being a two-way contract and a one-way deal for the upcoming season. Godard did not play a game in the NHL last season as he earned $105,000 in the AHL where he scored once with 58 penalty minutes in 46 games for the Texas Stars. With Godard slated to earn $700,000 this season regardless of where he played, the Stars are in the midst of buying out the truculent winger.

Eric Godard has inked a two-year contract with the Dallas Stars. Godard will make $750,000 if he plays in the NHL next season and $105,000 at the AHL level. In 2011-12, his agreement becomes one-way, which means that he will earn $700,000 regardless of which league he plays in. He had three points and an insane 105 penalty minutes in just 19 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins last season.

The Pittsburgh Penguins aren't expected to offer Eric Godard a new contract. Godard will become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He had three points and 105 penalty minutes in 19 games in 2010-11.