RALEIGH, N.C. - Jesper Fast, right wing for the Carolina Hurricanes, today announced his retirement from playing professional hockey.

I never took for granted the privilege of playing in the best league in the world,” Jesper Fast said in a statement issued by the team.

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast is retiring after missing this season with a neck injury sustained in the 2023-24 regular-season finale. Fast, 33, announced his decision Monday.

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast is retiring after missing this season with a neck injury sustained in the 2023-24 regular-season finale. “I never took for granted the privilege of ...

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast is retiring after missing this season with a neck injury sustained in the 2023-24 regular-season finale. Fast, 33, announced his decision Monday. “I never ...

FILE - Carolina Hurricanes' Jesper Fast celebrates his overtime goal against New Jersey Devils goaltender Akira Schmid during Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in ...

FILE - Carolina Hurricanes Jesper Fast stands on the ice in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Feb. 16, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. Rick Scuteri - FR157181 AP; ...