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By Luke Ryan
Oct 13, 2015; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman (6) passes the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. St. Louis Blues won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
Calgary Flames Needing A Big Game: Dennis Wideman
Sitting on a minus 10 plus/minus score for the year so far, it’s clear that Dennis Wideman isn’t getting something right. Granted, he has provided nine assists and shows a borderline crazy willingness to block shots, but Wideman isn’t exactly in the form of his life.
It’s becoming clear that having him out on the ice for an average of 23 plus minutes a game isn’t working, especially when you have guys like T.J. Brodie, Mark Giordano and Dougie Hamilton that are all vying for defensive ice-time for the Calgary Flames too.
A lot of his offensive production last year came alongside Mark Giordano last year, but with them not establishing a top-line pairing this year, it’s been a barren year for Dennis in front of the net.
Maybe the key to his consistency last season lay with his defensive partner, because right now it feels like he still hasn’t settled into his role with anyone but Giordano. Any player that is reliant upon another in such a huge way is a bit of a concern.
Dennis Wideman needs a big game against the Arizona Coyotes to shut down his critics, but also to make himself much nicer trade bait for the Calgary Flames.
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