Chris Wideman retires.

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Habs legend along with sens, I think Panthers, Team America (f*** yeah) and don't care about anyone else legend, Christopher " Holy f*** that shot is" Wideman has retired.

MOD edit:

 

[eklund the clown]

Oh no!!!! I won't be able to sleep tonight.

 

[Ezpz]

Pretty obvious when they did the NHL.com piece on his hair salon or whatever. Didn't travel with the team at all and had zero updates all year.

 

[Treb]

 

[Bottle Rocket]

Good retirement Homme Large. You were an ok placeholder for a time.

 

[overlords]

He's like 5'9 and fought to defend the team anytime time he felt he had to. Good guy Wides.

I hope he uses his retirement to track down and crucify that uber driver.

 

[Wateredgarden]

Apparently he's very popular among players across the league. I'm pretty sure he'll have a post career in the media.

 

[1909]

Thanks Chris. You were a good guy in the room, they say.

Now, give your #6 to Guhle !

 

[Mrb1p]

Ok

 

[MarkovsKnee]

Good call, Chris. You weren't really good, but somehow played in NHL anyway.

Good luck in retirement.

 

[yianik]

Guy played pro hockey and made the NHL. Had a good reputation in the room.

Guess he wanted to retire as part of a team as opposed to becoming UFA and unsigned, and then retiring.

All the best dude.

 

[viceroy]

Wouldn't mind him sticking in the organization. If he's willing as a scout, player development guy or some such.

 

[CzarDemidov]

Was he injured this year or was he just given money to stay home? Incredible way to pick up the better part of a million dollars.

 

[Steve Shutt]

His injury opened the door for young guys like Xhekaj and Struble to get significant ice time. Wish him well on the next chapter of his career

 

[morhilane]

Was he injured this year or was he just given money to stay home? Incredible way to pick up the better part of a million dollars.

LaPresse article this morning has more information about his injury. He has spinal discs problems that he made worst by playing last year.

 

[L4br3cqu3]

He was limited, but he was spirited, I can only respect someone like that.

I wish him success in his next endeavors.

 

[Habs Icing]

Habs legend along with sens, I think Panthers, Team America (f*** yeah) and don't care about anyone else legend, Christopher " Holy f*** that shot is" Wideman has retired.

MOD edit:

Why, Chris, why? HuGo could have used you in the upcoming draft to improve our Winnipeg pick.

Joking aside, I hope whatever injury he had won't affect the rest of his days.

 

[Paddyjack]

LaPresse article this morning has more information about his injury. He has spinal discs problems that he made worst by playing last year.

I just read that article, very interesting. I think everyone should read it, you get a very different perspective on this player: Le Canadien | La fin du « voyage mouvementé » de Chris Wideman

 

[1909]

Was he injured this year or was he just given money to stay home? Incredible way to pick up the better part of a million dollars.

The guy was suffering a lot from back injury that don’t heal.

 

[Kimota]

I'll give him that, a Heart and soul guy. Always defended teammates and was persistant.

 

[Habs]

He's like 5'9 and fought to defend the team anytime time he felt he had to. Good guy Wides.

I hope he uses his retirement to track down and crucify that uber driver.

so lane Hutson size? lol j/k