NHL Veteran Defenseman Chris Wideman Announces Retirement After Six Seasons Due to Injury
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
After six seasons in the NHL, veteran defenseman Chris Wideman has decided to retire due to a persistent back injury.
At 34 years old, Wideman last appeared for the Montreal Canadiens in the 2022-23 season, where he accumulated six assists and reached a career-high of 81 penalty minutes over the course of 46 games.
Throughout his career, Wideman represented the Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, and Montreal Canadiens, amassing a total of 78 points (20 goals and 58 assists) in 291 games.
Wideman has expressed his appreciation for the chance to play in the NHL and has indicated a desire to continue being involved in the sport in some manner.
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