SAN JOSE, Calif. — Gary Suter, a four-time NHL All-Star defenseman, will retire Tuesday.

        A spokesman for the San Jose Sharks confirmed the long-expected announcement Monday. Several times this summer, the 38-year-old Suter told Sharks coach Darryl Sutter and general manager Dean Lombardi that he intended to retire.

        Suter, a two-time U.S. Olympic player, spent the past four seasons with the Sharks in a 17-year career that included stops in Calgary and Chicago. He won the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie in 1985-86 with the Flames.

        In 2001-02, Suter led the Sharks' defensemen in scoring for the second straight season, recording six goals and 27 assists while playing in all 82 games. The former Wisconsin star was the quarterback of San Jose's power play.

        He played for the United States' silver medal-winning team in Salt Lake City in February.

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