Clowe (concussion) will be forced to retire due to risks stemming from his concussion history, Tom Gulitti of The Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

There was already talk that Clowe's career was over, but this confirms it and clears up what will happen going forward with the winger. Gulitti reports that Clowe will stay on IR or LTIR, depending on the Devils' salary cap situation. This will close out a 10-year, 491-game career with time spent on the Sharks, Rangers, and Devils.