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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
Did we not make the playoffs with Wideman playing like 30 minutes a night? I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt with the speedy Brodie to cover for his foot speed issues. I prefer him on the top four over Jokipakka or Engelland, and Kulak might need more NHL experience before we throw him to the dogs. I also think Wideman is probably our best penalty killer on the right side.
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I didn't mind Wideman with Brodie at all. When Wideman is focussed his IQ is good enough to make up for his footspeed issues. He made some good passes out of the zone last night.
The bottom pairing of Engelland and Kulak can work. Kulak has looked lioke a rookie the last two games, because he is a rookie. But he can skate and get the puck out fairly well, which Engelland needs. Really Engelland is a fit with anyone except Wideman.
I don't think Bennett-Stajan is a long term thing, and sure shouldn't be. Bingo is right - if he plays wing, give him Backlund and Frolik.