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Originally Posted by OzSome
You still need a partner with Russell who can log on more minutes otherwise we will the Butler scenario over again. I am happy with our top 4 Ds. They can play lots of minutes and are mobile who can help offensively. The reason for the Flames success this early season is because their D can join the rush that confuses the opponent's defense. When Flames signed Wideman, we all know his defense is a suspect but he can play offensively. I don't think that change so I don't understand why suddenly everybody wants to trade the guy. None of Smid, Engelland, Diaz, Wotherspoon or Sieloff can log the same minutes as Wideman and be effective. Look at Chris Butler last few seasons, he played more minutes than he should and he ends up having a brain-farts most of the time.
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I don't see Wideman as being effective playing the minutes he is, he has been a disaster in his own end. Wideman is Chris Butler with more offensive ability.
And I didn't want them to sign Wideman and didn't like the signing at the time so for me nothing has changed.