Iginla not ready to retire, joins Providence of AHL for practice

Jarome Iginla
joined Providence of the American Hockey League for practice Tuesday, and the 40-year-old forward who has scored 625 NHL goals said he isn't ready to retire.
"I'd love to still play," Iginla told the Providence Journal. "This is kind of the first step, getting out here and seeing how it is. … I wanted to see if I can still go. I don't have any deals at this point."

Iginla, who bought a home in Brookline, Massachusetts, last spring, had hip surgery four months ago. He joined Providence for practice, but that is not an indicator the Boston Bruins are interested in signing him, the newspaper reported.

Iginla would have to sign with a team before the 2018 NHL Trade Deadline, which is Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. ET, to be eligible to play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Iginla had 27 points (14 goals, 13 assists) in 80 games with the Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings last season. He played for the Bruins in 2013-14 and had 61 points (30 goals, 31 assists) in 78 games.