Confirmed with Link: Chris Wideman to EDM for a Cond. 6th in 2020.

[Panda Bear]

Is this it?

Are we going to see a mythical right-handed shot on the PP?

I don't know if I'm ready.

Yes, and that shot will be Adam Larsson's.

(It f***ing better be.)

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Are you a witch?

 

[JordanGalhanth]

Sounds like the second coming of Corey Potter powerplay...

 

[SourOil]

I think he can move the puck.

While I was skimming through the Ottawa board during the Karlsson/Hoffman fiasco, I got the sense that Wideman's a *****ebag.

You have my attention ...

 

[Jumptheshark]

sounds like the condition is if the oilers either resign him or if he plays 80% of the remaining games

 

[Canovin]

I wonder if Mclellan made the Spooner trade and Hitch made the Wideman trade

 

[Little Fury]

Yes, and that shot will be Adam Larsson's.

(It ****ing better be.)

 

[MaxR11]

I think he can move the puck.

While I was skimming through the Ottawa board during the Karlsson/Hoffman fiasco, I got the sense that Wideman's a *****ebag.

ya, wasn't that him in the front seat of he uber. if so, he does seem like a s*** disturber and a bit dou***y. last thing we need is a guy who'll be like a virus spreading dissention amongst the group if Hitch is being hard on the guys and we hit a tough skid.

what were they saying about him?

 

[48g90a138pts]

Jezuz crist... I don't get the hate for Russell. Do you watch the ****ing games?

I don't get it either. He signed as a UFA, maybe 4 mil is a bit too much, I personally think he earns every paycheck.

He sacrifices himself to no end. Kris definitely deserves more respect around here.

 

[FlameChampion]

I think he can move the puck.

While I was skimming through the Ottawa board during the Karlsson/Hoffman fiasco, I got the sense that Wideman's a *****ebag.

The one thing I would keep in mind is that initially during that fiasco, Karlsson was thought to be a saint and Hoffman was a douchebag. Who knows if that was actually the case. There was some rumours out there that maybe Karlsson wasnt as innocent as once thought. The whole thing has seemed to kind of fade away. We will probably never know the true story. One thing though is that it seems so far this year, Hoffmans been more productive than Karlsson. You would think if Hoffman had a guilty conscious that maybe he would of struggled a bit more. Maybe he just doesnt care though.

I know nothing about Wideman though.

 

[Spawn]

Benning's not good offensively and makes tons of mistakes defensively so slight upgrade I guess.

Same number of points this year and Widemans -9 was the worst on the sens dcore.

 

[North]

ya, wasn't that him in the front seat of he uber. if so, he does seem like a s*** disturber and a bit dou***y. last thing we need is a guy who'll be like a virus spreading dissention amongst the group if Hitch is being hard on the guys and we hit a tough skid.

what were they saying about him?

Not to be harsh but Ottawa clearly has some dressing room issues that I don't think Edmonton has.

Also, I imagine being embarrassed like that has taught him a lesson he won't soon forget.

 

[FlameChampion]

I don't get it either. He signed as a UFA, maybe 4 mil is a bit too much, I personally think he earns every paycheck.

He sacrifices himself to no end. Kris definitely deserves more respect around here.

Honestly I think Russells been worth the 4mil contract this year. I just dont like the term of the deal. Was too long imo. I also just think Chiarelli could of got him for less when it was well known that Russell wanted to stay in Alberta. But then again when you see the guy put it on the line every night and it seems like he never complains about anything ... maybe he should just get paid (but hopefully not for 4 years long).

 

[Panda Bear]

This made me lol.

Until Bouchard is full-time, I will always maintain that Larsson has the best puck poise, vision, and passing among our current crop of defenders.

 

[North]

Same number of points this year and Widemans -9 was the worst on the sens dcore.

Well we'll just have to see. Maybe Wideman works in Hitch's system better.

I just know Hitch's first viewing of Benning was not a positive one. The f bomb on that one play is not something I'll soon forget.

 

[Aerrol]

Hey, if he keeps Benning off the ice I'm down.

 

[Soli]

The one thing I would keep in mind is that initially during that fiasco, Karlsson was thought to be a saint and Hoffman was a *****ebag. Who knows if that was actually the case. There was some rumours out there that maybe Karlsson wasnt as innocent as once thought. The whole thing has seemed to kind of fade away. We will probably never know the true story. One thing though is that it seems so far this year, Hoffmans been more productive than Karlsson. You would think if Hoffman had a guilty conscious that maybe he would of struggled a bit more. Maybe he just doesnt care though.

I know nothing about Wideman though.

This is true, and I suppose rather unfair of me to just lambast him like that. We're a team devoid of offensive talent on the right side. If he can provide this on a fresh start, I think I should afford some time to form some own opinions on the guy.

ya, wasn't that him in the front seat of he uber. if so, he does seem like a s*** disturber and a bit dou***y. last thing we need is a guy who'll be like a virus spreading dissention amongst the group if Hitch is being hard on the guys and we hit a tough skid.

what were they saying about him?

Then again, getting traded and being in an environment where everyone else is bought in and Hitch is your task master might make put you in a different frame of mind.

 

[MaxR11]

Not to be harsh but Ottawa clearly has some dressing room issues that I don't think Edmonton has.

Also, I imagine being embarrassed like that has taught him a lesson he won't soon forget.

ya, they definitely had some dressing room issues. i just don't like it when players go and have a gossip fest like the uber incident (warranted or not). it does nothing to help the team. if anything it pulls the team apart in that there becomes a disconnect between the coaches and players. if you're not happy with the coach and what he's doing, go confront him and talk to him. immature to do what they did.

i hope he learned his lesson. we don't need that kid of attitude here, especially with a tough and demanding coach at the helm now who will upset the players from time to time. we need cohesion and discipline.

 

[Kepler 186f]

Benning to the AHL I hope.

 

[Forgot About Drai]

I dont mind it. Seems like hes really taken a step back since he tore his hammy. Hopefully we are smart with him and shelter him heavily.

 

[CupofOil]

Seems like a minor upgrade on Benning at best but if this gets Benning out of the lineup for good, I'm ok with it.
Chia really nibbling around the corners the last 2 seasons.

 

[MaxR11]

This is true, and I suppose rather unfair of me to just lambast him like that. We're a team devoid of offensive talent on the right side. If he can provide this on a fresh start, I think I should afford some time to form some own opinions on the guy.



Then again, getting traded and being in an environment where everyone else is bought in and Hitch is your task master might make put you in a different frame of mind.

hopefully. i'm definitely willing to give the guy a chance but he better be a good teammate and student and behave himself and not be any kind of a Grima Wormtongue.

 

[Del Preston]

One shift was all Hitchcock needed to see of Benning.

 

[Spawn]

Well we'll just have to see. Maybe Wideman works in Hitch's system better.

I just know Hitch's first viewing of Benning was not a positive one. The f bomb on that one play is not something I'll soon forget.

Maybe Benning will work better in Hitchcock’s system too?

Don’t get me wrong, no issues with trading a 6th for a reclamation project, but I wouldn’t be so quick to just say he’s an instant upgrade over benning and bennings never going to play again.

 

[FlameChampion]

Wondering if this means that Garrison is going to get traded or waived. He hasnt played much lately.