Andrew Cogliano, a seasoned NHL player with a career spanning nearly 1,300 games, has officially announced his retirement. The Colorado Avalanche confirmed that the veteran forward is hanging up his skates after 18 seasons in the league and joining their front office as a player development scout and will primarily work with their AHL affiliate, Colorado Eagles. <q> 1,294 NHL games later 🫶 Excited to have you sticking around, Cogs! </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/avalanche/status/1804183545222480067'> </a></blockquote></div> Cogliano began his NHL journey as the 25th overall draft pick for the Edmonton Oilers in 2005. Over the years, he showcased his talents with the Oilers, Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, San Jose Sharks, and finally, the Avs. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/avalanche/status/1804167544451858704'> </a></blockquote></div> Cogliano tallied 190 goals and 464 points in 1,294 regular-season games. He was also reliable in the playoffs 13 goals and 40 points in 131 games. <q> Andrew Cogliano announced his retirement on Friday. He was one of the most DURABLE players to ever lace them up 💪 </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/br_openice/status/1804226409877114956'> </a></blockquote></div> Cogliano celebrated a Stanley Cup victory with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022, so he won't enter retirement empty handed. <q> There was just something about when he took the Cup from EJ, took a second to turn and face the guys, and then raises it up while they go crazy for him. Another great moment in a series of great Cup winning moments </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/lopn_avalanche/status/1804185618173313528'> </a></blockquote></div> As seen on Puck Reporter: <a href='https://www.puckreporter.com/nhl/news/1300-game-veteran-stanley-cup-champion-has-officially-retired-from-the-nhl' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>1300-game veteran Stanley Cup Champion has officially retired from the NHL</a>