Veteran D Chris Wideman announces retirement

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Veteran defenseman Chris Wideman announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday after six seasons.

Wideman, 34, sat out last season due to a back injury. The unrestricted free agent last played with the Montreal Canadiens in 2022-23, recording six assists and a career-high 81 penalty minutes in 46 games.

"After much thought, I have decided it is best for my health and my fami