CHRIS
WIDEMAN
D
Ht/Wt
5’10’’,
180 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
6
years
Debut
Oct 17, 2015
Born
Jan 7, 1990
(34 yrs)
St. Louis, Missouri
Drafted
Drafted by Ottawa in 2009 (4/100).
Drafted from
Miami (CCHA)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-04-16 |
Announced his retirement at the end of the season.
|
| 2023-10-09 |
Back injury, injured reserve.
|
| 2023-09-22 |
Back injury, sidelined indefinitely.
|
| 2023-03-07 |
Missed 7 games (upper body injury).
|
| 2023-02-23 |
Upper body injury, injured reserve.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AHL | Eddie Shore Trophy Oustanding Defenseman | 2014-15 |
| AHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2014-15 |
| CCHA | Second All-Star Team Second All-Star Team | 2010-11 |
| CCHA | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2008-09 |
Scouting Report
Returned to the NHL after one season in the KHL, where he showed vastly improved offensive chops (and his 5’10” frame was less of a hindrance). Moved the puck well and had good mobility. Was not strong enough to knock many opponents off the puck or win a lot of battles in the corners, which limited his usefulness at the highest level. Was a very good teammate.
Long Range Potential: Depth defenseman.
