David Johnny Oduya, born on October 1, 1981, is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman.
He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) and won the Stanley Cup twice with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013 and 2015.
He has a net worth of $7 million.
Johnny Oduya Net Worth
Johnny Oduya, a Swedish professional hockey player, boasts a net worth of $7 million.
Born in Stockholm, Sweden in October 1981, he played as a defenseman for several teams including Hammarby IF, Moncton Wildcats, Victoriaville Tigres, Djurgardens IF, and Frolunda HC.
Oduya was drafted #221 by the Washington Capitals in the 2001 National Hockey League draft.
He played for the New Jersey Devils from 2006 to 2009 and then for the Atlanta Thrashers from 2009 to 2011.
Oduya spent the 2011-12 season with the Winnipeg Jets and has been a member of the Chicago Blackhawks ever since.
Additionally, he represents Sweden in international competitions, winning a Silver Medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics and a Bronze Medal at the 2009 World Championships.
Notably, Oduya has clinched two Stanley Cup Championships with Chicago.
Johnny Oduya’s Early career
Oduya began his hockey journey with Hammarby IF as a junior player.
At 19 years old, in 2000, he ventured to North America to join the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).
During that season, he played for both the Victoriaville Tigres and Moncton Wildcats.
Upon returning to Sweden, he spent two seasons with Hammarby in HockeyAllsvenskan before signing with Djurgårdens IF in the Swedish Elitserien.
During his time with Djurgårdens IF, Oduya gained a reputation as an aggressive defenseman and enforcer, occasionally engaging in on-ice altercations and accumulating high penalty minutes.
Nonetheless, he was considered a dependable player and frequently represented Sweden in the Euro Hockey Tour.
In the 2005–06 season, following his dismissal by the Washington Capitals, the NHL team that drafted him 221st overall in 2001, he joined another Swedish team, Frölunda HC.
With Frölunda HC, Oduya transitioned into a more offensive defenseman role, showcasing his scoring abilities with eight goals and 11 assists.
New Jersey Devils
In the 2006–07 season, Oduya joined the NHL’s New Jersey Devils.
Initially expected to serve as a depth player, he seized the opportunity when several team defenders got injured.
Surprisingly, he performed admirably, often logging nearly 20 minutes of ice time per game.
Throughout that season, he appeared in 76 Devils games, missing only eight due to a mid-season injury.
However, during the 2007 Stanley Cup playoffs, he didn’t play for New Jersey, as rookie defenseman Andy Greene’s outstanding performance earned him the spot instead.
Following several successful seasons in the NHL, Oduya earned a spot on the Swedish roster for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Chicago Blackhawks
On February 27, 2012, the Chicago Blackhawks traded for Oduya, exchanging him for a second- and third-round pick in 2013.
During the 2012–13 NHL lockout in October 2012, Oduya traveled to Bangkok, Thailand.
He played for the local Flying Farangs team in the 18th Annual “Land of Smiles” Hockey tournament.
He led his team to victory in the championship against Abu Dhabi, securing Bangkok’s first title in tournament history.
In June 2013, Oduya secured his first Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks.
They defeated the Boston Bruins in six games in the Finals. In Game 6, Oduya assisted on the Cup-winning goal scored by Dave Bolland.
His shot from the left point deflected off the stick of Michael Frolík.
Bolland, positioned in front of the Boston goal, pushed the deflected shot past Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask, clinching the Blackhawks their second Stanley Cup in four years.
On June 15, 2015, at the United Center in Chicago, Oduya earned his second Stanley Cup with the Blackhawks, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games.
It marked the Blackhawks’ third Stanley Cup win in six years.
Dallas Stars
After spending four seasons with the Blackhawks, Oduya became a free agent and signed a two-year contract with the Dallas Stars on July 15, 2015.
Blackhawks teammate Patrick Sharp had also joined the Stars a few weeks earlier through a trade.
Personal life
Oduya’s father is Kenyan, and his mother is Swedish.
He has a younger brother named Fredrik Oduya, who was a former NHL draftee and played as an enforcer in the minor leagues until his passing.