Chris Wideman has announced his retirement from the NHL after a six-season career, concluding his time with the Montreal Canadiens. At 34, Wideman struggled with a back injury that sidelined him last season, leading to his decision to retire for health and family reasons. In his last season, he recorded six assists and a career-high 81 penalty minutes in 46 games. Over his career, he accumulated 78 points in 291 games played for multiple teams, including the Ottawa Senators and Edmonton Oilers. Wideman expressed gratitude for fulfilling his childhood dream of playing in the NHL and is hopeful about finding ways to remain connected to the sport in the future.