I think fans always have a this constant disdain for veterans and wanting them shipped out in favour of cheaper, younger guys simply because of potential extra upside. Wideman has had a very bad year, but so did the Flames as a whole. Even Wideman of last year does not help this team into the playoffs.
I do not see Wotherspoon or even Nakladal replacing the 40 point+ production that Wideman brings, even with them being at their prime. Even Hamilton is quite not there yet.
He is a tradeable asset, but I just don't see why he needs to be traded next year when this team will inevitably be a lot better (as long as they get an actual goalie). He is a guy who his value would actually be higher next year near the end of his contract, than last trade deadline.
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