Confirmed with Link: Chris Wideman contract extension - 2 Years/ $1.6 Million

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Dustin Nielson ‏@nielsonTSN1260 2h2 hours ago
Expect the Senators to announce an extension for dman Chris Wideman this morning. He played 13:56 against the Oilers last night.


CONFIRMED WITH LINK: http://thechronicleherald.ca/sports...efenceman-chris-wideman-on-two-year-extension

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[jbeck5]

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Dustin Nielson ‏@nielsonTSN1260 2h2 hours ago
Expect the Senators to announce an extension for dman Chris Wideman this morning. He played 13:56 against the Oilers last night.

They mentioned this on TSN1200 a couple minutes ago too.

I'm guessing a 2 year deal at 2 million. 900,000 year one, 1.1 mil year two.

 

[Very Stable Genius]

Goodbye Patty Cakes.

 

[BonkTastic]

Goodbye Patty Cakes.

The Baker's Man is on borrowed time in Ottawa at this point.

 

[Micklebot]

The Baker's Man is on borrowed time in Ottawa at this point.

I hope they can get a good return for him, and send him somewhere he'll be in a good situation for his skill set.

There seems to be a premium on D this deadline, I think we can get a 2nd round pick for him. Maybe Edmonton will want him to play with Gryba? (I know I said good situation... I just can't see LA wanting him despite their need for a Dman).

 

[BonkTastic]

I hope they can get a good return for him, and send him somewhere he'll be in a good situation for his skill set.

There seems to be a premium on D this deadline, I think we can get a 2nd round pick for him. Maybe Edmonton will want him to play with Gryba? (I know I said good situation... I just can't see LA wanting him despite their need for a Dman).

Actually, LA's system would probably be one of the better ones for his skillset.

LA runs like the slowest system in the league. That team is firmly in the "slow & steady wins the race" mindset. Wier would probably fit right in.

 

[TheNewEra]

2 years 800k per year

Not bad at all

 

[Tragedy]

Actually, LA's system would probably be one of the better ones for his skillset.

LA runs like the slowest system in the league. That team is firmly in the "slow & steady wins the race" mindset. Wier would probably fit right in.

Yeah I agree. Even Luke Schenn has looked semi-decent with LA

 

[BondraTime]

I hope they can get a good return for him, and send him somewhere he'll be in a good situation for his skill set.

There seems to be a premium on D this deadline, I think we can get a 2nd round pick for him. Maybe Edmonton will want him to play with Gryba? (I know I said good situation... I just can't see LA wanting him despite their need for a Dman).

I'll be surprised if we get a 2nd, very happily surprised.

With that said, with Gudas being offered 2 2nds, anything is possible.

PW doesn't seem like the type of D (Polak, Gudas, Hamhuis, big, strong defensive guys) teams are looking to acquire as deadline deals. I realize teams trading for him would be looking to the future.

 

[Icelevel]

2 years 800k per year

Not bad at all

couldn't get wier at that price, so...

https://twitter.com/Senators/status/702502579947884544

Ottawa Senators ‏@Senators 4m4 minutes ago
#Sens Wideman’s two-year, one-way contract extension will hold a value of $800,000 in each season (16-17 and 17-18) - so $800,000 AAV.

 

[edguy]

Love this deal!!!

 

[Very Stable Genius]

It's fine for a pretty limited player like him I guess.

 

[jbeck5]

I hope they can get a good return for him, and send him somewhere he'll be in a good situation for his skill set.

There seems to be a premium on D this deadline, I think we can get a 2nd round pick for him. Maybe Edmonton will want him to play with Gryba? (I know I said good situation... I just can't see LA wanting him despite their need for a Dman).

No one is giving a 2nd for a player that is often a healthy scratch on a non playoff team.

Wiercioch is an offensive D who's defense is terrible. Oh, but is his offense pretty good to make up for his bad defense? You tell me. 50-0-5-5. nope.

 

[BonkTastic]

2 years 800k per year

Not bad at all

This team sure does love its cheap depth defencemen.

Good deal when you look at it as a low risk /medium reward situation with little potential downside. Right in our wheelhouse.

I still don't expect much out of Wideman outside of being a replacement-level guy you can throw out on your 3rd pairing and not get burned, but even if he ends up being our 7th dedenceman, the cap hit and term really is acceptable for that role.

 

[Lenny the Lynx]

Solid deal. I like Wideman as a bottom pairing guy.

 

[OgieO]

Good deal. Congrats to Chris for making it. Good job by the team to get a regular player in the 4th round of the draft.

Stone, Hoffman, Smith, Pageau, Wideman & Dzingle all players that contrribute to this team in a meaningful way that were drafted by the team in round 3 or later. I think that's very, very, impressive.

 

[Lenny the Lynx]

This team sure does love its cheap depth defencemen.

Good deal when you look at it as a low risk /medium reward situation with little potential downside. Right in our wheelhouse.

This team also seemed to love its expensive depth defencemen the last couple of years, that was the big problem.

 

[BondraTime]

This team sure does love its cheap depth defencemen.

Good deal when you look at it as a low risk /medium reward situation with little potential downside. Right in our wheelhouse.

You know when a young-ish guy signs a deal like this he doesn't feel confident he'd get better, or anything, as a UFA.

Can't complain, hope he can Tom Priessing the bottom pair/7th D.

 

[God Says No]

Great deal for a bottom pairing D. I'd trade Wier and bring up Claesson to rotate with Boro.

 

[Very Stable Genius]

Great deal for a bottom pairing D. I'd trade Wier and bring up Claesson to rotate with Boro.

No one rotates with Boro, the team rotates around Boro

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Why was this reports by an Edmonton beat guy. Anyone else find that odd.

 

[bert]

Actually, LA's system would probably be one of the better ones for his skillset.

LA runs like the slowest system in the league. That team is firmly in the "slow & steady wins the race" mindset. Wier would probably fit right in.

Good point... They can also afford to have a softer player like him in the lineup with the size and toughness they have.

 

[bert]

I'll be surprised if we get a 2nd, very happily surprised.

With that said, with Gudas being offered 2 2nds, anything is possible.

PW doesn't seem like the type of D (Polak, Gudas, Hamhuis, big, strong defensive guys) teams are looking to acquire as deadline deals. I realize teams trading for him would be looking to the future.

Polak gets two 2nds and Gudas is getting bidders for a 2nd.... Wier might get a late first at this rate. lol

 

[God Says No]

No one rotates with Boro, the team rotates around Boro

true... man can wish though.

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

That Borocrap-Wideman pairing was ugly last night. Stuck in their own zone everytime they were on the ice.

Trade Boro. Give me Weircioch- Wiseman pairing instead.