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sadly, this news is hardly a surprise at this point ... hope he can go on a similar path as Jordan Sigalet.

Sounds like Josh Harding’s playing career might soon be over.

Following Minnesota’s end-of-year media availability on Monday, the Star-Tribune reported that Harding is “expected” to retire this offseason after missing all but two games with AHL Iowa this season, while dealing with complications from multiple sclerosis.

Should this mark the end of Harding’s career, it’s an unfortunate denouement for an otherwise remarkable story. After being diagnosed with MS in 2012, Harding vowed to “not just overcome this, but really succeed with it.” Shortly thereafter, he returned to action with the Wild and captured the 2013 Masterton Trophy.

“I wouldn’t want to speak for him,” Wild GM Chuck Fletcher said, “but he has bigger issues than just hockey.”

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2...ce-retirement/