Chris Wideman makes his retirement official, concluding his NHL career at the age of 34

He played five games with the Edmonton Oilers in 2019, with the journeyman also playing for the Ottawa Senators, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens , and even a stint overseas in the KHL.

Wideman's decision to retire comes after dealing with a tough back injury that sidelined him for the past year.
Selected 100th overall in the 2009 NHL draft, he built a solid career, particularly known for his time in Ottawa. He even had a resurgence in the KHL before the Canadiens brought him back to the NHL.

What sticks out about Wideman's career is his determination and grit. His run wasn't without challenges-remember the Uber incident that rocked his time in Ottawa-but he bounced back, proving himself overseas and getting another shot in Montreal.

In his retirement letter, Wideman talked about the support from his family, his love for the game, and how playing in the NHL, particularly in front of fans, was the fulfillment of his childhood dream.

We wish him all the best in his post-hockey journey!