MAY 2 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Stu Cowan: Chris Wideman very thankful for time spent with Canadiens "A lot of love for this team and the opportunity that they gave me," veteran defenceman says after missing all this season with back injury.
Ending career Wideman (back) told reporters Tuesday that he will not play again, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Wideman was on injured reserve for all of 2023-24 due to a back injury. He was limited to just 46 games last season, playing in two campaigns after a one-year stint in the KHL. Wideman ends his NHL career with 78 points in 291 appearances.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
What happened to the Canadiens' Chris Wideman? | HI/O Bonus The Habs defenceman has been sidelined since start of the season.
JANUARY 28 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
NHL Now: Chris Wideman | Montréal Canadiens Canadiens defenseman Chris Wideman joins NHL Now
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • NHL.COM
Canadiens D Chris Wideman (back) out indefinitely Montreal Canadiens defenseman Chris Wideman was ruled out indefinitely Thursday with a back injury.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chris Wideman to miss extended time | Montréal Canadiens Habs defenseman will be out indefinitely
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • NHL.COM
Out indefinitely with back injury Wideman is out indefinitely because of a back injury.
Impact Wideman had six assists and 81 PIM in 46 contests with Montreal last season. When he's healthy, Wideman might serve as a depth defenseman for the Canadiens.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lehkonen scores 2 as Avalanche beat Canadiens 8-4
Artturi Lehkonen scored twice in Colorado’s four-goal first period, and the Avalanche beat the Montreal Canadiens 8-4MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs assist in loss Wideman had an assist and one blocked shot over 8:00 of ice time in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Rangers.
Impact Wideman picked up the secondary helper on Alex Belzile's first-period strike. It was just the fifth point in 34 games for the veteran, who has taken a secondary role on a blue line filled with young defensemen.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Canadiens take on the Rangers on losing streak
The Montreal Canadiens will try to stop their four-game skid when they take on the New York RangersMARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to ice Wideman had two shots on goal, three blocked shots and two penalty minutes over 12:47 of ice time in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Hurricanes.
Impact Wideman returned to the ice following an eight-game absence due to an upper-body injury. He was eased back into the lineup, playing 18 shifts, the lowest amount among Montreal defensemen. He's been in and out of the lineup, either by injury or healthy scratch, and has just four points in 33 games. His last point was an assist in a 7-2 loss to Buffalo on Nov. 22.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back at it Wideman (upper body) will be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup Tuesday versus Carolina, Marc Antoine Godin of The Athletic reports.
Impact Wideman should return to a second-pairing role against the Hurricanes. He's picked up four helpers through 32 contests this campaign.
MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Canadiens take home winning streak into matchup with the Senators
The Montreal Canadiens host the Ottawa Senators aiming to continue a three-game home winning streakFEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out week-to-week Wideman is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
Impact Wideman has missed the last two games, last playing a week ago versus the Hurricanes. He has four assists in 32 games after a four-goal and 23-assist campaign in 2021-22.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Defenceman Chris Wideman latest to enter Canadiens' clinic Suffers upper-body injury in skills competition and won't face Devils, but there was good news as blue-liner Kaiden Guhle returns to practic...
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Unavailable Tuesday Wideman (undisclosed) won't make the trip with the Canadiens to New Jersey for Tuesday's game, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.
Impact Wideman didn't practice Monday and received treatment for an injury. This comes after he took part in Montreal's skills competition Sunday, but it's unclear at this time if he was injured during the festivities. Wideman has recorded four assists, 37 blocks and 63 PIM in 32 appearances this season. His status for Friday's contest versus Philadelphia has not been determined yet.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Skinner's 5 points help Sabres stop 8-game skid, 7-2 vs Habs
Jeff Skinner had two goals and three assists as the Buffalo Sabres snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 7-2 victory over the Montreal CanadiensNOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Montreal Canadiens sign Wideman to two-year contract extension MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed veteran defenceman Chris Wideman a two-year contract extension.
JUNE 6, 2022 • THESTAR.COM
Canadiens sign Chris Wideman to two-year contract Veteran defenceman played 64 games with the Habs last season, posting 4-23-27 totals and was minus-25.
JUNE 6, 2022 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Petry helps Canadiens beat Rangers 4-3 to end 9-game skid
Jeff Petry scored his second goal of the game in the final minute of the third period and Sam Montembeault made 24 saves as the Montreal Canadiens beat the playoff-bound New York R...APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Habs blue-liner Wideman on bubble for next season ' HI/O Bonus The panel talk about the possibility of defenceman Chris Wideman returning to what could be a crowded Canadiens blue line for the 2022-23 se...
APRIL 17, 2022 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Matthews and Toronto take on Montreal
The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to Auston Matthews when they face the Montreal CanadiensAPRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In the Habs' Room: Chris Wideman makes the most of his opportunity “I’m so lucky and blessed to be here," he says after scoring a goal and adding two assists in the Canadiens' win over the New Jersey Devils...
APRIL 8, 2022 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Canadiens beat Devils 7-4 for 2nd win in 3 games
Kale Clague had a goal and two assists, Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki each had a goal and an assist as a part of a three-goal first period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New J...APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chris Wideman And Christian Dvorak Combine For Two Goals In 15 Seconds vs. Devils
APRIL 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE
