Blake calls it a career

Rob Blake announced his retirement today after 20 NHL seasons. Blake, 30, ranks fourth all-time among Kings in games played (805), 11th in goals (161), seventh in assists (333) and seventh in points (494). Click here to see all of Blake’s career stats, including his stints with Colorado and San Jose. Blake is a former Kings team captain and the only Norris Trophy winner in franchise history. Here’s the story from today…

Rob Blake Retires

Also, NHL.com and the Kings put together an interactive timeline of Blake’s career, which can be found by clicking here.

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