Jan Mursak considers continuing career with specific team conditions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Jan Mursak, former Detroit Red Wings player, is reconsidering retirement at 38 years old. After three seasons with Klagenfurt AC Red Jackets in Austria, he expressed a desire to continue playing, contingent on the team improving its roster. Mursak emphasized the need for defensive reinforcements and offensive replacements to enhance the team's chances of winning a championship. Klagenfurt’s coach, Kirk Furey, acknowledged Mursak’s importance to the team, calling him their best player. Mursak’s future with the team depends on timely roster upgrades.
- •Mursak has played three seasons with Klagenfurt AC Red Jackets.
- •He considers continuing only if Klagenfurt improves its roster.
- •Mursak has played 44 NHL games with the Red Wings.
- •Klagenfurt coach Kirk Furey values Mursak's contributions.
- •Mursak's previous achievements include winning a Calder Cup.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Former Red Wings Player Reconsidering Retirement
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