Devan Dubnyk, a 12-year NHL veteran and unrestricted free agent at 35, says he still wants to play but only in the right situation after seeing his young family for just 16 days during his split season with the San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche. He also shares stories from his early career, including attending an ECHL training camp as a first-round Edmonton Oilers pick because the team lacked an AHL affiliate.
- Dubnyk is an unrestricted free agent at 35 and willing to return to the NHL, but only if the situation allows more time with his family.
- Dubnyk saw his young family for only 16 days during his final season split between the San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche.
- As a first-round Oilers pick with no AHL affiliate available, Dubnyk attended an ECHL training camp early in his professional career.
- Dubnyk reflects on his development path, sharing stories from his early days as a 15-year-old in the WHL.
- The episode also covers Pro Laces toe tie options available at The Hockey Shop Source for Sports.
Episode 142 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features an extended interview with NHL veteran Devan Dubnyk.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense ArenaIn the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena, the 35-year-old Dubnyk catches up on his current status as an unrestricted free agent who still wants to play, but only in the right situation after only seeing his young family for 16 days all of last season with the San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche. The 12-year NHL veteran also shares some incredible stories on his path to professional hockey, including a few from being a wide-eyed 15-year-old in the WHL and a knee slapper from an ECHL training camp as a first round NHL pick because the Edmonton Oilers didn’t have an AHL affiliate at the time.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAll that, plus a trip back to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at their new toe tie options in their accessory department: Pro Laces.
Comments
Let's talk goaltending!
We welcome your contribution to the comments on this and all articles at InGoal. We ask that you keep it positive and appropriate for all — this is a community of goaltenders and we're here for each other! See our comment policy for more information.
You must be logged in to view and post comments.