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Jori Lehtera considers retirement while with HIFK in Finnish Liiga

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:41 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Jori Lehtera considers retirement while with HIFK in Finnish Liiga

Summary

Former St. Louis Blues forward Jori Lehtera announced on Instagram that he is taking time away from hockey and is contemplating retirement. Currently playing for HIFK in the Finnish Liiga, Lehtera has not reached a final decision. His career has included varying degrees of success, including a strong debut season in the NHL with the Blues in 2014-15, followed by stints with the Philadelphia Flyers, after which he returned to Europe. His future remains uncertain as he weighs his options after a period of reflection.

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•Lehtera announced his retirement consideration on Instagram.
•He plays for HIFK in the Finnish Liiga.
•Lehtera had a notable debut season with the Blues in 2014-15.
•He returned to Europe after his NHL career concluded.
•His status remains unclear as he evaluates his future.

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3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Former Blues Forward Announces Potential Retirement

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Former St. Louis Blues forward Jori Lehtera took to Instagram earlier this week to address the fans of his current team, HIFK of the Finnish Liiga. In a heartfelt post, Lehtera stated that he’s going to take some time away from the game of hockey and although he’s considering retirement, he hasn’t fully made a […] The post Former Blues Forward Announces Potential Retirement appeared first on HEAVY.
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