13 year veteran and three time Stanley Cup Champion Mathieu Dandenault is retiring the axe. The native of Sherbrooke, Quebec played nine seasons with the Detroit Red Wings during their glory days winning cups in '97, '98, and '02. Dandenault wasn't known for his scoring prowess (highest regular season point total is 25), but could play both offense and defense and was a great skater as well. He is best remembered for his versatility that helped Detroit in desperate times with multiple players injured.Dandenault played his last four NHL seasons with the Montreal Canadiens before accepting a role with the Hartford Wolfpack of the AHL which was cut short by a groin tear. He had received a couple of tryout offers but at the younger age of 34, has decided its time.
"A couple of teams invited me to camp but I said no. I'm comfortable with my decision... It was a childhood dream to play in the NHL and having had the opportunity to play for two Original Six franchises made it even more special." - Dandenault on his decision.
Dandenault was drafted in the second round of the 1994 entry draft by Detroit. In 868 career NHL contests he put up 68 goals and 135 assists, good for 203 points while posting a career +42 rating.
-Dustin Lundberg
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