mianjo
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I wonder if they consider re-signing him for a yr to give him an opportunity next yr to be moved at the deadline? That would give Ottawa an opportunity to get another pick for the 2019 draft & it would give Wideman a chance for another contract with a new team. Win/Win.Too bad for him... being a UFA that is rough ..
Since Karlsson will be gone at the draft, they need to re-sign him since the right side will look horrible.
If they trade Karlsson, it'll likely be at the draft. That's a common place for big names to get dealt and we'll likely want some draft capital in return.Pierre Dorion said "When we can offer Erik a contract on July 1st, we will do so." ..... the draft happens about a week before July 1st.
If they trade Karlsson, it'll likely be at the draft. That's a common place for big names to get dealt and we'll likely want some draft capital in return.
Anyways, I hope we offer Wideman a 1 year deal soon worth 800k - 1M and give him a do over on his UFA year. He'd be valuable to the team and a good trade chip next year if we're selling again.
He should definitively get re-signed for one year. People may disagree, but I do think he was missed on the bottom pairing this year.
I honestly think one of the turning points in the season was when Wideman and Boro both went down. Not saying we make the playoffs with them but our depth took a massive hit when they were out.He should definitively get re-signed for one year. People may disagree, but I do think he was missed on the bottom pairing this year.
I would be surprised if Ottawa would turn down a 1 year contract with Wideman.
I think it's the opposite. Wideman may not want to re-sign with Ottawa. He was never Boucher's favourite player deployment wise, in fact, he was being used as a winger at points prior to being shut down.
I assume Wideman would want to take a 1 or 2 year deal on a team where he'll have a chance to be the top PP quarterback and audition for a big pay day. Maybe if we end up replacing Boucher and trading Karlsson, Ottawa then becomes a good place for Wideman to sign a 1 year extension.
Pierre Dorion said "When we can offer Erik a contract on July 1st, we will do so." ..... the draft happens about a week before July 1st.
Karlsson will get contract offer from Senators on July 1: report
In any case, I feel they should offer Wideman a one year contract, for the same money he earned this season, for a number of reasons, some which have been mentioned in this thread.
Wideman will get signed and to a multi year deal. RD that can move the puck like him always get contracts. He has a pretty good resume as well.
I think we have seen the last of Wideman on the Senators.
We will have: Karlsson, Chabot, Ceci, Borowiecki, and Harpur signed with Claesson, Wolanin, Jaros and possibly Englund competing for the low salary spots.
Draft is June 22nd. Last time I checked that was before July 1st.
Pierre Dorion said "When we can offer Erik a contract on July 1st, we will do so." ..... the draft happens about a week before July 1st.
Karlsson will get contract offer from Senators on July 1: report
Since Karlsson will be gone at the draft, they need to re-sign him since the right side will look horrible.