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Originally Posted by Bingo
Bottom line ... Wideman is #4 on the Flames, but really a #5 defenseman. If they could upgrade to push him into that role and keep him then fine. But at 5M a season that's pretty pricey for that role.
Getting to the floor is still an issue though I guess.
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He is one of the league leaders in goals from a defenceman. He is on the first PP unit now as well. He isn't a 5th defenceman. He is an expensive 2nd pairing guy who is producing this year and delivering exactly what was expected of him when he was signed.