WIdeman had one goal and six shots while averaging 19:56 though the first two games of the season. There is no word on if Wideman is battling an injury or if he is a healthy scratch, but he will come out of the lineup regardless. Brett Kulak will take his spot in the lineup.
Dennis Wideman News
Wideman was set to sit out for the 19th of his 20 game suspension on Friday, but his suspension was reduced to 10 games, which will only save him money and could see him return tonight vs. the Coyotes. Wideman has 19 points (2G / 17A) in 48 games this season.
Wideman has only missed one other game this season, but will be held to just 80 games on the season as he misses this afternoon’s game for rest before the playoffs.
Wideman, who is the highest paid player on the Flames roster will be a healthy scratch tonight on the second night of a back-to-back. Wideman had no points and was a minus-1 in 16:30 against Vancouver last night. Raphael Diaz will enter the lineup fo Wideman.
Wideman left Wednesday's win after playing 12:08 and did not return. With Wideman sidelined for awhile, the Flames have recalled Tyler Wotherspoon, who will make his NHL debut tonight.
Wideman has not played since November 27 vs. Chicago. Wideman had a solid first two months of the season posting two goals and 10 assists with a minus-6 rating in 24 games. Expect Shane O'Brien to come out of the lineup for Wideman. Pa
Wideman has 12 points in 20 games. If you need the roster spot, look to your waiver wire to fill the gap. Kris Russell could see better opportunities now that both Giordano and Wideman are out.
No word on how Wideman will be out but his presence will be missed. Wideman has 22 points in 43 games this season.
The Giordano-Wideman pairing could benefit both players as a solid offensive unit should their past performance carry over into this season.
Wideman finished in the top 10 among defencemen with 46 points, including 11 goals. He led all Capitals blueliners with 113 hits and 132 blocked shots.
Wideman moves back into the top four. The Kitchener, Ontario native has carried the offensive load for the Caps blue line with five goals and 21 points through 32 games.
Wideman will play tonight on the third defensive pairing. Last season, the right-handed shooter scored 10 goals and 40 point in what was deemed an off season. With Mike Green and John Carlson manning the right side of the ice, expect Wideman's role to decrease significantly.
If Wideman can't suit up, he will be replaced by Sean Collins on the third pairing. Last season, the right-handed shooter scored 10 goals and 40 point in what was deemed an off season. With Mike Green and John Carlson manning the right side of the ice, expect Wideman's role to decrease significantly.
Wideman likely needed a maintenance day as the Caps have not re-called any defensemen. Last season, the right-handed shooter scored 10 goals and 40 point in what was deemed an off season. With Mike Green and John Carlson manning the right side of the ice, expect Wideman's role to decrease significantly.
Wideman likely needed a maintenance day as the Caps have not re-called any defensemen. Last season, the right-handed shooter scored 10 goals and 40 point in what was deemed an off season. With Mike Green and John Carlson manning the right side of the ice, expect Wideman's role to decrease significantly.
Wideman is clearly bruised from the incident but should be OK. Last season, the right-handed shooter scored 10 goals and 40 point in what was deemed an off season. With Mike Green and John Carlson manning the right side of the ice, expect Wideman's role to decrease significantly.
Wideman sounds confident in his ability to play up to his potential this season. Regardless, he will need to compete with John Carlson and Mike Green for valuable offensive minutes -- a task that is clearly easier said than done.