Lapierre announced his retirement from the NHL after 10 seasons on Sunday.

Lapierre has been released from his professional tryout Monday by the Rangers, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Lapierre will attend the Rangers' training camp on a professional tryout agreement, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Lapierre signed a one-year contract Tuesday with MODO of the Swedish Hockey League, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Maxim Lapierre scored his first goal of the postseason in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Chicago. He tied the game at 2-2 with just four seconds left in the second period. Lapierre has two points, eight hits and eight blocks in four contests during the Blues' opening round series.

Maxim Lapierre scored the lone goal for the Blues in a 4-1 loss to Washington on Tuesday night. Lapierre now has 15 points in 68 games. The Blues are struggling as they prepare for the post-season, losing three straight and firm control of the Central Division as Colorado has come within two points.

Maxim Lapierre scored in St. Louis' 2-1 win against Buffalo on Thursday. He opened the scoring in the match early in the second period. Lapierre went into Thursday's contest with no goals and a mere two assists in his previous 22 games. He has eight goals, 14 points and 62 penalty minutes in 65 outings with the Blues this season.

Maxim Lapierre and his wife are expecting the birth of their first child any day now. "I just hope it happens before we have to go to Vancouver," said Lapierre, who is eagerly waiting for the arrival of his baby girl. The Blues play against the Canucks on Wednesday night in their first game back.

Maxim Lapierre scored an empty-net goal in Tuesday's win over New Jersey. He also added 12 penalty minutes to give him 42 in 42 games this season. Lapierre has two points in three appearances since returning from a lower-body injury to give him a total of 11 on the year.

Maxim Lapierre (lower body) has been taken off injured reserve. He will be eligible to return to the lineup on Thursday night after missing five games with a lower-body injury.