While I may have missed the bus with being current on this news, the retirement of Aaron Ward brings to conclusion a career of one of the most respected and admired players in the game today. Ward spent some time here in Boston and was part of the 2008-2009 team that put up 116pts. On Wednesday while being interviewed on the Toucher & Rich show on 98.5 The Sports Hub, Ward described his time in Boston as his favorite years while playing professionally. Ward decided to hang up the skates while training for the upcoming season after his second knee surgery. Currently an unrestricted free agent, Ward commented during the interview that he had approached Peter Chiarelli about potentially resigning with Boston to finish out his career. While this was the first I had heard or seen of such rumors, Ward said that in his conversation with PC that there simply wasnt the cap room to bring him back. When asked if he would be willing or able to return in mid-season (a la Satan) Ward did not sound optimistic but did tease that he has yet to rule it out.
While Ward was a quick-to-be fan favorite here in Boston, I don't think you will see him return later this year to Boston or any other NHL team for that matter. He made it quite clear that he is planning on enjoying his first work free fall by indulging in several adult beverages while watching football on Sunday. Ward spent a good portion of the end of the season working with the VS broadcast crew, and it is likely that he will end up in the broadcast booth this season either with VS or to help cover the Carolina Hurricanes.
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