McCormick (blood clot) won't be playing in the NHL again, reports Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Analysis:

After sitting out the entire season due to a blood clot issue, the Sabres announced that McCormick will retire from the NHL during Monday's exit interviews. The gritty, versatile forward had one year remaining on his three-year deal. The 32-year-old leaves the game with 65 points and 550 penalty minutes in 405 career games.