Johnny Oduya

David Johnny Oduya (born October 1, 1981) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Dallas Stars. He has also played for the New Jersey Devils, Atlanta Thrashers, Winnipeg Jets, and Chicago Blackhawks.

Johnny Oduya
Oduya during his time with the Blackhawks in December 2014
Born	(1981-10-01) October 1, 1981 Stockholm, Sweden
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Left
NHL team Former teams	Dallas Stars SEL: Djurgårdens IF Frölunda HC NHL: New Jersey Devils Atlanta Thrashers Winnipeg Jets Chicago Blackhawks
National team	Sweden
NHL Draft	221st overall, 2001 Washington Capitals
Playing career	1999–present

He was drafted by the Washington Capitals with the 221st overall pick in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. He first played in the NHL for the New Jersey Devils. He played 4 seasons with the Devils before he was traded to the Atlanta Thrashers on February 4, 2010 along with Niclas Bergfors, Patrice Cormier and a 1st round draft pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft for Ilya Kovalchuk and Anssi Salmela. He played 3 seasons with the Atlanta Thrashers/Winnipeg Jets and was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2nd round pick and a 3rd round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.[1] On June 24, 2013, He won the Stanley Cup with the Blackhawks after they defeated the Boston Bruins 4 games to 2 in the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals.[2]

On July 15, 2015, Oduya signed a two-year contract with the Dallas Stars.[3]