The problem with benching Wideman is it diminishes his already slim trade value. On the one hand I think he absolutely deserves to be benched and that both Smid and Engelland have played well enough to deserve a regular spot. On the other hand you don't wanna tank his value in case some team is crazy enough to trade for him.
I'm convinced at least one defenseman moves at the deadline and we don't really have to worry about who's getting scratched as the #7 dman the rest of the season.
Unfortunately I think the best course of action may be just to continue to play Wideman and hope he turns his game around.
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