Recalled/Assigned: Chris Wideman called up [upd: 1/5 - Returned]

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News Release: The #Sens have recalled defenceman Chris Wideman from @BSens_Hockey]

http://senators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=746880

It's a bit of a shame that Cleasson didn't get his chance. But I have no issues with the management calling up Wideman.

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[StittsvilleJames]

Better make this count, Chris. It's probably your last real shot at the nhl.

 

[Johnny Hanson]

I doubt he even gets a chance to play unless the coaching staff has decided Gryba needs a day off. There's no chance he plays in favour of Ceci

 

[HispanicAtTheDisco]

I love it, hopefully he gets a few games as it gives us another (potentially) solid puck mover.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Hope the kid gets a chance to show what he can do.

 

[Baby Ryan]

Maybe slot him in for Gryba vs Tampa?

Not really liking the chances of Gryba vs Tampa's forward group, Wideman might be better against them.

 

[God Says No]

Cool, but not sure he'll get to play.

 

[Senateurs]

Gryba has been steady and consistent all year. Nothing against Wideman but they should've recalled a lefthanded defenseman and decide if Phillips needs a break.

 

[Icelevel]

exciting. we got our torey krug. and going head to head today!!

very interested to see what he can do.

 

[BK201]

Why is he being called up? our roster is pretty jammed.

 

[Johnny Hanson]

Why is he being called up? our roster is pretty jammed.

With methot being sent to bingo and boro being injured, we have 6 healthy defenceman. We carry 7 and sit one in case of an injury, like boro's, which happened per game. It's standard practice.

Wideman won't play unless there's an injury to one of the 6 regulars according to coach Cameron.

 

[pt_mck]

Why is he being called up? our roster is pretty jammed.

With Methot and Boro injured the sens are carrying 6 defencemen. If one gets injured today they'll need a replacement for tomorrow.

A minute late.

 

[Tundraman]

Why is he being called up? our roster is pretty jammed.

With Methot in Bingo and Boro hurt they need an extra D (7th) for the short trip. He's just insurance. Coach said he won't play barring something happening. Maybe he knows something about a right D we don't know.

 

[Back in Black]

At least Wideman will get to ride the Plain instead of the Bus!

 

[starling]

Putting him in for Gryba against Tampa is the most logical thing to do.
He knows half of their forward group from Bingo-Syracuse rivalry.

 

[Kickabrat]

I believe Cameron indicated in his post practice interview yesterday that whoever the call up was, it was going to be their best player (we know now it is Wideman) and was not going to play. Strictly insurance.

I doubt we see a regular or Weircioch sit out. If they sit out Weircioch as a healthy scratch for Wideman, it basically sends the message that it's the end of Weircioch as a Senator. You don't sit out a guy who has been on the roster all year for a look see on a prospect in 2 must win games for the team. Not unless the guy who sits out is already on the outs or completely screws the pooch in the first game, which would then put him on the outs.

I guess we shall see.

 

[BK201]

It would be crazy if he was decent at the nhl level. That would mean 4 of our 2009 picks were good. even the 3 in the nhl are pretty decent. Cowen, Silfverberg, Hoffman.

 

[Real Smart Sens Fan]

It would be crazy if he was decent at the nhl level. That would mean 4 of our 2009 picks were good. even the 3 in the nhl are pretty decent. Cowen, Silfverberg, Hoffman.

If only Lehner didnt retire to become a pastry chef

 

[Hammertyme]

Putting him in for Gryba against Tampa is the most logical thing to do.
He knows half of their forward group from Bingo-Syracuse rivalry.

NOoooooo! A non NHL D man will do better? Gryba gets a lot of top line assignments. Ceci is the most logical choice as he has been struggling. You want to take out a consistent defender who handles the most PK minutes and replace him with an offensive D. We will need to score 5 goals to have a chance of winning.

 

[starling]

NOoooooo!

OK, after today's game I'd put him in for Ceci.

 

[God Says No]

OK, after today's game I'd put him in for Ceci.

Yeah, the Cowen - Ceci pairing struggled today. Maybe sitting Ceci for one game isn't a bad idea.

 

[Hammertyme]

Yeah, the Cowen - Ceci pairing struggled today. Maybe sitting Ceci for one game isn't a bad idea.

My guess is there will need to be another injury for Wideman to get in.

 

[aragorn]

Injury replacement only would be my guess.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Back-to-back. I'm assuming we see Phillips scratched tomorrow as a "rest day", Wideman gets a shot with Gryba.

 

[maclean]

2 must win games

must win? really?? anyhow, seems unlikely he'll play