| Richard Matvichuk |
| Richard Matvichuk Defense Left-Handed Shot Height: 6' 3", Weight: 210 pounds Born: 2.5.73 Edmonton, Alberta |
| How he arrived: Signed as a free agent from the Dallas Stars, 7.12.04 How he left: Did not resign after the 07-08 season |
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| Regular Season Statistics with the Franchise Stats in bold signifies team leader. |
Matvichuk and his physical play was one of the reasons the Stars won the Cup in 1999. He played the game with discipline,
too, which is a rare thing to find with a defenseman like him.
His first season with the Devils was a fine one, but his second one was a struggle. He sat out every game but one because of
back surgery in the preseason. The one game was a warm-up; he proved to be an asset still in the following postseason. He
was my choice as an unsung hero of the series against Tampa.
The following training camp, though, he couldn't get out of the gate. It subsequently lead to him being waived before he saw a
game that season, and he would play in Lowell for the entire campaign.
He would join the Columbus Blue Jackets for 2008 training camp, but he didn't make the team. Nor did he sign a minor league
deal with them.
He has yet to play a game since nor has he announced his retirement.
too, which is a rare thing to find with a defenseman like him.
His first season with the Devils was a fine one, but his second one was a struggle. He sat out every game but one because of
back surgery in the preseason. The one game was a warm-up; he proved to be an asset still in the following postseason. He
was my choice as an unsung hero of the series against Tampa.
The following training camp, though, he couldn't get out of the gate. It subsequently lead to him being waived before he saw a
game that season, and he would play in Lowell for the entire campaign.
He would join the Columbus Blue Jackets for 2008 training camp, but he didn't make the team. Nor did he sign a minor league
deal with them.
He has yet to play a game since nor has he announced his retirement.
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| Entry Draft: 1991 First Round Pick (8th overall) by the Minnesota North Stars |
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| Playoff Statistics with the Franchise |
