Confirmed with Link: Chris Wideman - 2 year extension, 762.5k AAV

[Tuggy]

Two-year contract extension for Chris Wideman



He was going to be a UFA.

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[eklund the clown]

Woo WooHooo more quality tank material for next year

 

[CDN24]

Good move

 

[Benstheman]

Hope it's not more than 1M$ per. Still a decent piece for the PP.

 

[Milhouse40]

Not sure I like this one that much.....really depend on the money and where they paint him in the line up

 

[Seb]

Still need warm bodies on the team until the kids are all ready.

I really don't like Wideman but whatever, it's not like we're gonna be contenders in the next two years anyways.

 

[nhlfan9191]

Can’t ice a full roster of kids. I’ll trust HuGo see good leadership in this guy.

 

[CheldishGamibno]

It's fine, his pass on Caufield's first goal was insane

 

[Tuggy]

I think this type of move fits in the rebuild/retool phase.

They can't really afford and don't need to go after bigger pieces at the moment.

Can't have an all rookie/inexperienced blue line.

 

[Vachon23]

Perfect ! Good veteran to keep around than can be HS without any problem

 

[Frankenheimer]

Pretty much guarantees petry wont be around i would say.

I really like Wideman the person. Great attitude.

 

[ReHabs]

I had a feeling they would keep him. He was productive enough and seemed to have a great attitude.

Two years is the minimum he would’ve accepted — these sort of players need job security.

Vamanos

 

[AyyoCully]

He seems like a good teammate, and he isn’t gonna hurt the tank.

Good Move!

 

[bopeep]

He had the balls to fight Scheifele La Douche. Well done Chris and welcome back

 

[JuJu Mobb]

Good guy to keep around. Would've preferred a 1 year deal.

 

[Wats]

Maybe this will guarantee Barron won't be rushed. Want him and Guhle to be dominant top pair in AHL. Pretty sure they played together at WJC.

 

[xX SEYF Xx]

Noice

 

[Vachon23]

Noice

Minimum salary, perfect

 

[the]

I’m alright with the move. I even think he might improve his game during those next two years.

 

[jrom]

Maybe this will guarantee Barron won't be rushed. Want him and Guhle to be dominant top pair in AHL. Pretty sure they played together at WJC.

They were on the same D pairing at the WJC

 

[Deebs]

Good contract for a good guy/teammate. Nothing wrong with it

 

[Schooner Guy]

Great value! A right shooting dman who can play on the PP at near league minimum salary. I like it!

 

[Sterling Archer]

I like it. He played well and earned it. Can easily be sent down if kids step up in next 2 years. Also a good role model.

 

[morhilane]

He's only 5'10''/ 180lbs? That was my reaction after reading the press release.

Cheap and he fit the veteran D slot. I was expecting him to be resigned.

 

[Kent Nilsson]

What I really like is there’s no ambiguity that HuGo are going for turbo tank.