OTTAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 4: Eric Gryba #62 of the Edmonton Oilers skates with the puck against the Ottawa Senators during an NHL game at Canadian Tire Centre on February 4, 2016 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Eric Gryba announces retirement from NHL

7 years ago
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Former NHL defenseman Eric Gryba announced his retirement from professional hockey on Sunday.

Gryba skated in a total of 289 games across seven seasons with the Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, and the New Jersey Devils.

A third-round pick of the Sens in 2006, Gryba was not known for his offense, contributing just 43 points in his career. The stay-at-home blue-liner was known for his physical play, racking up a total of 776 hits and 368 penalty minutes.

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