The Flames have shown in the past that they're not afraid to sit Wideman. If they had a better option, they'd play him.
The fact of the matter is that our #4-7 defenseman are pitiful. Engelland has been great for what he is but he really isn't an upgrade on Wideman. Jokipakka, Kulak, and Wotherspoon have been terribly underwhelming. Andersson and Kylington clearly aren't ready or they'd be here right now.
The Flames don't have any better options right now and I don't think they'll have a better option until free agency. Like it or not, Wideman is here to stay this year. Perhaps they could flip him at the deadline for a pick if they retain salary, but there's no internal promotion coming.
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