Jay Bouwmeester Retires

     Former Florida Panthers defenseman Jay Bouwmeester retired on Monday. Bouwmeester was drafted by the Panthers third overall in the 2002 NHL Draft. He played six seasons with the club and compiled 53 goals along with 150 assists in 471 games. 

     Bouwmeester later had stints with the Calgary Flames and the St. Louis Blues. He was part of the Stanley Cup champions with the Blues in 2019.