I am so impressed with Wideman. I never really watched him before and was excited to get him as another guy on the blueline who could put up points but nervous as everyone seemed to be saying he was a huge defensive liability. I think just the opposite so far. He seems to have a very high intelligence for what is going on out there. I don't remember which wing was coming down on Brodie (Zetterberg?) but he pulled over to help and double team and got the puck off the stick into the corner.
Offensively he is as advertised but taking over Bouwmeester's lead in ice time and playing as smart in his own end has he has been, has been a pleasant surprise.
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