I know Wideman has been playing better, but the simple fact of the matter is that the majority of the goals being scored on the Flames these days are happening when Wideman and Brodie are on the ice.
I know some people will argue that that is entirely on Brodie but I disagree. Defensemen play better with certain partners than they do with others, and in certain conditions over other conditions.
Giordano - Hamilton is rocking
Jokipakka - Engelland is going well.
I would like to see Brodie back on the right side, with a stable partner like Wotherspoon.
What could it hurt? It isn't like Brodie-Wideman is setting the arena on fire.
And the Flames need to start planning/preparing for Wideman's absence.
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