Zetterberg (chronic back pain) is retiring, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Zetterberg will meet with the back specialist that performed surgery on the venerable forward in 2014, Helene St. James of The Detroit Free Press reports.

Zetterberg (back) is unlikely to be on the ice for training camp, NHL.com reports.

Zetterberg (back) said he will miss training camp and the start of the regular season, Chris Johnston of Sportsnet.ca reports. "I have not been able to train and I can not play NHL matches without being well prepared, especially not at my age."

Zetterberg (back) likely won't be ready for the regular season and could miss the entire 2018-19 season, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Zetterberg's (back) health remains a serious concern for the Red Wings ahead of training camp, The Detroit News reports.

Red Wings GM Ken Holland is unsure of Zetterberg's (back) health status, adding that more will be known in September, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Zetterberg (back) is expected to be in training camp ahead of the 2018-19 season, MLive.com reports.

Zetterberg is dealing with a back issue and the Red Wings are not entirely confident that he will play in the upcoming season, MLive.com reports.

Zetterberg will play at least one more season, the Detroit Free Press reports.