I hope the people who think Wideman was so painful this year remember what they say now if we're losing next season due to rookie mistakes on the blue line (if Wideman were to be moved).
I certainly think he could be moved, but if our goal is to compete for the playoffs next year, then we have a better chance with him in the lineup. If we have a repeat of this year, then move him at the deadline. I think there's a better chance that he increases his value from present than it declines.
In the same vein as a trade for Miller, Lehtonen and Howard would be possibilities. Both had front loaded contracts, so they cost less than their cap hit, whereas Wideman is $6M real money next year (not as attractive to internal budget teams). Don't think I'd go down either path unless we can't find another solution in goal (which shouldn't be hard).
Each team can only retain money on 3 contracts at a time, right?
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