Wideman last appeared in the NHL with Montreal in 2022-23 and announced his retirement from professional hockey after six NHL seasons on Tuesday. The 34-year-old defencemen represented four separate organizations (OTT, EDM, FLA, MON) during his 291-game career in the NHL and had 20 goals, 78 points and 252 PIMs across that span.
Wideman had six assists, 81 PIMs, 31 SOG and a -6 plus/minus in 2022-23 with Montreal and will begin the 2023-24 campaign out indefinitely due to a back injury. The 33-year-old defenseman has played for four NHL teams across six seasons (OTT, EDM, FLA, MTL) and has 20 goals, 58 assists, 252 PIMs and 368 SOG through 291 career games played.
Wideman has six assists, 27 SOG, 75 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 36 games this season but will be a healthy scratch Tuesday vs. Pittsburgh. The 33-year-old will be replaced by Justin Barron in the Canadiens' lineup.
Wideman has been a healthy scratch for the Canadiens' previous two games but will draw back into the lineup Tuesday as they take on the Chicago Blackhawks. The 33-year-old has four assists, 24 SOG, 61 PIMs and a +3 plus/minus through 30 games this season.
Wideman has been a healthy scratch for the Canadiens' previous four games but will draw back into the lineup Thursday vs. the Red Wings. The 33-year-old has four assists, 24 SOG, 59 PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 28 games this season.
Wideman has four assists, 24 SOG and 41 PIMs in 21 games played so far this season but will be a healthy scratch Wednesday vs. Tampa Bay. Justin Barron will be making his season debut in his place.
With Sean Monahan (undisclosed) unavailable, the Canadiens will go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen on Tuesday. Wideman, who has been a healthy scratch for the last two games, has four assists in 13 games this season.
Wideman will be a healthy scratch yet again Tuesday having not played since Nov. 22nd. The 32-year-old defenseman has four assists, 23 PIMs and 17 SOG through 12 games this season.
Wideman will head to the press box Wednesday vs. Columbus. The veteran defenseman has four assists, 17 SOG and 23 PIMs through 11 games played so far this season.
Wideman has not played since November 5th but will draw back into Montreals' lineup Tuesday as they take on the Buffalo Sabres. The veteran defenseman has three assists, 16 SOG and 18 PIMs through 11 games played so far this season.
Wideman has been a healthy scratch for the last two games but he will replace William Lagessson in the lineup on Friday. Wideman has picked up 15 points (2G / 13A) in his last 21 games.
Wideman was in the lineup for the last two games but is expected to be scratched in favour of Corey Schuneman on Monday.
Wideman, who has averaged just 14:52 TOI/gm, has been utilized almost like a PP specialist this season. On Saturday, he'll be replaced by Jordan Harris, who will be making his NHL debut.
Wideman head-butted Haula in a scrum on Wednesday night and his one-game suspension will keep him out of the lineup on Thursday.
The Canadiens' COVID-19 list grew to nine players, one day ahead of Tuesday's game in Tampa. Wideman had been scratched for each of the Canadiens' last two games.
Wideman is with his wife for the birth of their child, so he will not play on Tuesday. Jeff Petry (upper-body) is a game-time decision and will replace Wideman if he's cleared to play.
