“I was lucky that it hit the visor first and took some of the heat off it,” Wideman said when asked how it’s possible the wayward shot didn’t bust his nose. “And I’m thankful there was no broken teeth. Don’t want that right before the holidays. Mom wouldn’t be too happy.”
Wideman’s opportunity most likely came about due to players sitting out in order to be ready for the 2016 World Cup, but it’s an honor nonetheless.
The Ottawa Senators announced early Wednesday morning they have signed D Chris Wideman to a two-year, $1.6m contract extension.
The Ottawa Senators agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with defenceman Chris Wideman on Wednesday.
The one-way deal carries an annual value of US$800,000 for both the 2016-’17 and 2017-’18 seasons.
Chris Wideman could have a career as a reporter once his hockey playing days are over.
Of all the sports Chris Wideman played growing up in St. Louis, a career in the NHL perhaps seemed the most unlikely.
It’s impressive that Wideman was able to propel so many pucks on net in only 16:59 of ice time; even though his pointless streak is now at 11 games, that’s a positive sign.
Rookie Chris Wideman, the subject of numerous fan appeals on Twitter when he started the season as a healthy scratch for 10 of the Senators first 13 games, has now played four of the last five and looked good doing it.
Detroit Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill once recruited Wideman for the Miami University of Ohio hockey team when Chris was a midget player in St. Louis. Blashill was an assistant coach at Miami of Ohio at the time.
