When Wideman was injured the other night, it was easy to tell just from watching the play that it was a serious injury. Wideman needed to be assisted off the ice and was clearly in a lot of pain. While this is a tough loss for the Ottawa Senators, it’s an even worse situation for Wideman himself.
Rise To The NHL
Wideman was a late bloomer, only making the NHL two seasons ago at the age of 25. He was an offensive star in the AHL and made the NHL because of his offensive capabilities.