Mottau announced his retirement from professional hockey Tuesday, Joe Haggerty of CSNNE.com reports. The Massachusetts native was exploring the option of playing with AHL Providence to stick with his hometown Bruins organization, but decided he was content to spend more time with his family. Mottau, 36, appeared in 321 career NHL games with the Rangers, Flames, Devils, Islanders, Bruins and Panthers, with his most productive seasons coming in the late-2000s with New Jersey.

Mike Mottau has been sent down to the minors. Mottau has no points and four penalty minutes in eight games with the Panthers this season. His latest NHL stint only lasted for a single contest.

The Florida Panthers have called up Mike Mottau. Mottau was sent to the minors after clearing waivers in late February. He has no points in seven games with Florida this season.

Mike Mottau has been put on waivers by Florida. He missed some time with a leg injury, but he also spent a considerable amount of time as a healthy scratch for the Panthers. Mottau had no points in seven outings with Florida this season. If he clears then he'll probably head to the minors.

Mike Mottau has been placed on injured reserve with a leg injury. He has been a scratch for the past nine games and he suffered a leg injury while training. Mottau has suited up in just seven contests this season with the Panthers.

Mike Mottau has been a healthy scratch for 13 of Florida's past 14 games. He hasn't played since Dec. 3, but he might get a chance to dress when NHL play returns after the Christmas break. Erik Gudbranson might be out for a month after undergoing orbital bone surgery, which opens up a roster spot. Alex Petrovic, Matt Gilroy, Ryan Whitney or Colby Robak could also be options for the Panthers.

Mike Mottau might suit up for Florida Tuesday night. If Erik Gudbranson can't dress because of a lower-body injury then Mottau is likely to step into the lineup in his place. Mottau has been a healthy scratch for the team's past six games and in nine of the past 10. He's made seven appearances with the big club this year.

Florida summoned Mike Mottau from the minors on Monday. In 13 games with San Antonio this season, Mottau has two points and 10 penalty minutes.

Mike Mottau cleared waivers and was assigned to San Antonio of the AHL. Not earth-shattering fantasy news here.

Mike Mottau has been placed on waivers by the Florida Panthers. Mottau didn't play in the NHL at all last season and he wasn't able to make the Panthers' opening game roster. Assuming he clears waivers, he will serve as an organizational depth defenseman and a potential injury replacement.