Dennis Wideman
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Dennis Earl Wideman is a Canadian professional
ice hockey
defenceman who currently plays for the Washington Capitals
of the National Hockey League
. Wideman was drafted from the London Knights
of the Ontario Hockey League
in the 8th round, 241st overall by the Buffalo Sabres
in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft
.
Wideman spent the 1998–99 season with the Elmira Sugar Kings
of the MWJHL, scoring 18 goals and 48 points in 47 games. He was then drafted by the Sudbury Wolves
of the OHL
.
Wideman began his OHL career with the Sudbury Wolves
in the 1999–2000
season. In his rookie season in Sudbury, Wideman had 10 goals and 36 points in 63 games. He then added three points in 12 games in the playoffs. Wideman began the 2000–01 in Sudbury, scoring seven goals and 18 points in 25 games before being traded to the London Knights
.
Wideman finished the 2000–01 season in London, earning eight goals and 16 points in 24 games with the Knights. In the playoffs, Wideman had four assists in five games. Wideman exploded offensively in the 2001–02 season, scoring 27 goals and 69 points in 65 games with London, while registering 141 penalty minutes. In 12 playoff games, Wideman had four goals and 13 points. He had another solid offensive season in 2002–03, as Wideman had 20 goals and 47 points in 55 games. He then added six goals and 12 points in 13 playoff games. Wideman returned to London as an overager in 2003–04, and had another very solid season. Wideman scored 24 goals and had 65 points in 60 games, while having a +52 rating. In 15 playoff games, Wideman scored seven goals and 17 points to finish his junior career.
of the AHL
in 2004–05
. In 79 games with Worcester, Wideman had 13 goals and 43 points. He then began the 2005–06
season with the Peoria Rivermen
of the AHL
, scoring two goals and six points in 12 games. Wideman was then called up to the NHL, and appeared in 67 games with the Blues in 2005–06, scoring eight goals and 24 points. In 2006–07, Wideman made the Blues out of training camp, and in 55 games, he scored five goals and 22 points. On February 27, 2007, the Blues traded Wideman to the Boston Bruins
for Brad Boyes
.
, as he recorded three points in 20 games with the team. He broke out offensively in the 2007–08 season, as Wideman had 13 goals and 36 points in 81 games, helping the Bruins return to the playoffs. Wideman scored a memorable goal on December 31, 2007, as at 4:40 of the second period, during a power play
, he scored the 18,000th goal in Boston Bruins history when his shot beat Atlanta Thrashers
goalie Kari Lehtonen
in a 5-2 win over Atlanta. In the playoffs, Wideman had three assists in six games. In 2008–09
, Wideman once again had a very solid offensive season, scoring 13 goals and 50 points in 79 games to tie Zdeno Chara
for most points by a defenseman on the team. Wideman finished sixth in the NHL with a +32 rating. In 11 playoff games, Wideman had seven assists. Wideman struggled in the 2009–10
season, scoring only six goals and 30 points in 76 games. He had a very strong playoff though, scoring a goal and 12 points in 13 games. On June 22, 2010, the Bruins traded Wideman, their first round draft pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
, and their third round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft
to the Florida Panthers
for Nathan Horton
and Gregory Campbell
.
in 2010–11
, as he had nine goals and 33 points in 61 games.
for Jake Hauswirth
and the Capitals third round draft pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft
. At the time of the trade, Wideman was second on the Panthers scoring list.
Professional
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ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
defenceman who currently plays for the Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
of the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. Wideman was drafted from the London Knights
London Knights
The London Knights are a junior ice hockey team from London, Ontario, Canada, playing in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the leagues of the Canadian Hockey League.-Early days–1968:...
of the Ontario Hockey League
Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada....
in the 8th round, 241st overall by the Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft
2002 NHL Entry Draft
The 2002 NHL Entry Draft was held June 22–23 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. 291 players were drafted in total: 35 from the OHL; 23 from the QMJHL; 43 from the WHL; 41 from the NCAA; 6 from U.S high schools and 110 from outside North America....
.
Minor hockey
Wideman grew up playing his minor hockey in his hometown of Elmira, Ontario playing for the Woolwich Township Wildcats "B" of the OMHA's Tri-County League and the Guelph Reps AAA Bantams of the OMHA's South Central AAA League in 1997–98.Wideman spent the 1998–99 season with the Elmira Sugar Kings
Elmira Sugar Kings
The Elmira Sugar Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Elmira, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Mid-Western division of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League.-History:...
of the MWJHL, scoring 18 goals and 48 points in 47 games. He was then drafted by the Sudbury Wolves
Sudbury Wolves
The Sudbury Wolves are the name of the ice hockey team from Sudbury, Ontario. Sudbury has had a hockey team known as the "Wolves" nearly every year since World War I. The Sudbury Wolves, the senior men's AAA team, have twice been chosen to be Canada's representatives at the Ice Hockey World...
of the OHL
Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada....
.
Wideman began his OHL career with the Sudbury Wolves
Sudbury Wolves
The Sudbury Wolves are the name of the ice hockey team from Sudbury, Ontario. Sudbury has had a hockey team known as the "Wolves" nearly every year since World War I. The Sudbury Wolves, the senior men's AAA team, have twice been chosen to be Canada's representatives at the Ice Hockey World...
in the 1999–2000
1999–2000 OHL season
The 1999–2000 OHL season was the 20th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Twenty teams each played 68 games. The Barrie Colts won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Plymouth Whalers.-Eastern Conference:-Western Conference:-Scoring leaders:...
season. In his rookie season in Sudbury, Wideman had 10 goals and 36 points in 63 games. He then added three points in 12 games in the playoffs. Wideman began the 2000–01 in Sudbury, scoring seven goals and 18 points in 25 games before being traded to the London Knights
London Knights
The London Knights are a junior ice hockey team from London, Ontario, Canada, playing in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the leagues of the Canadian Hockey League.-Early days–1968:...
.
Wideman finished the 2000–01 season in London, earning eight goals and 16 points in 24 games with the Knights. In the playoffs, Wideman had four assists in five games. Wideman exploded offensively in the 2001–02 season, scoring 27 goals and 69 points in 65 games with London, while registering 141 penalty minutes. In 12 playoff games, Wideman had four goals and 13 points. He had another solid offensive season in 2002–03, as Wideman had 20 goals and 47 points in 55 games. He then added six goals and 12 points in 13 playoff games. Wideman returned to London as an overager in 2003–04, and had another very solid season. Wideman scored 24 goals and had 65 points in 60 games, while having a +52 rating. In 15 playoff games, Wideman scored seven goals and 17 points to finish his junior career.
St. Louis Blues
Wideman signed as a free agent with the St. Louis Blues on June 30, 2004. He played his first professional season with the Worcester IceCatsWorcester IceCats
The Worcester IceCats were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA at the Worcester Centrum...
of the AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
in 2004–05
2004–05 AHL season
The 2004–05 AHL season was the 69th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-eight teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Rochester Americans finished first overall in the regular season...
. In 79 games with Worcester, Wideman had 13 goals and 43 points. He then began the 2005–06
2005–06 AHL season
The 2005–06 AHL season was the 70th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-seven teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Hershey Bears won the Calder Cup, defeating the Milwaukee Admirals in the finals....
season with the Peoria Rivermen
Peoria Rivermen
The Peoria Rivermen are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Peoria, Illinois, USA at the Carver Arena.-History:...
of the AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
, scoring two goals and six points in 12 games. Wideman was then called up to the NHL, and appeared in 67 games with the Blues in 2005–06, scoring eight goals and 24 points. In 2006–07, Wideman made the Blues out of training camp, and in 55 games, he scored five goals and 22 points. On February 27, 2007, the Blues traded Wideman to the Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
for Brad Boyes
Brad Boyes
Bradley Keith Boyes is a professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League ....
.
Boston Bruins
Wideman finished the 2006–07 season with the Boston BruinsBoston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
, as he recorded three points in 20 games with the team. He broke out offensively in the 2007–08 season, as Wideman had 13 goals and 36 points in 81 games, helping the Bruins return to the playoffs. Wideman scored a memorable goal on December 31, 2007, as at 4:40 of the second period, during a power play
Power play (sport)
"Power play" is a sporting term used in various games.*In ice hockey, a team is said to be on a power play when at least one opposing player is serving a penalty, and the team has a numerical advantage on the ice...
, he scored the 18,000th goal in Boston Bruins history when his shot beat Atlanta Thrashers
Atlanta Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...
goalie Kari Lehtonen
Kari Lehtonen
Kari Lehtonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League...
in a 5-2 win over Atlanta. In the playoffs, Wideman had three assists in six games. In 2008–09
2008–09 NHL season
The 2008–09 NHL season was the 92nd season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the first season since prior to the 2004–05 lockout in which every team played each other at least once during the season, following three seasons where teams only played against two divisions in the...
, Wideman once again had a very solid offensive season, scoring 13 goals and 50 points in 79 games to tie Zdeno Chara
Zdeno Chára
Zdeno Chára is a Slovak professional ice hockey defenseman. He is the captain of the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League and won the Norris Trophy while playing for them in 2008–09. At 6 ft 9 , he is the tallest player ever to play in the NHL...
for most points by a defenseman on the team. Wideman finished sixth in the NHL with a +32 rating. In 11 playoff games, Wideman had seven assists. Wideman struggled in the 2009–10
2009–10 NHL season
The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010...
season, scoring only six goals and 30 points in 76 games. He had a very strong playoff though, scoring a goal and 12 points in 13 games. On June 22, 2010, the Bruins traded Wideman, their first round draft pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft
2010 NHL Entry Draft
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in...
, and their third round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft
2011 NHL Entry Draft
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted...
to the Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...
for Nathan Horton
Nathan Horton
Nathan Horton is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger who currently plays for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League...
and Gregory Campbell
Gregory Campbell
Gregory Campbell may refer to:*Gregory Campbell , Northern Ireland*Gregory Campbell , Canadian*Greg Campbell , Australian cricketer*Greg Campbell , American non-fiction author...
.
Florida Panthers
Wideman had a solid offensive season with the Florida PanthersFlorida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...
in 2010–11
2010–11 NHL season
The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech...
, as he had nine goals and 33 points in 61 games.
Washington Capitals
The Panthers traded Wideman to the Washington CapitalsWashington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
for Jake Hauswirth
Jake Hauswirth
Jake Hauswirth is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Cincinnati Cyclones in the ECHL.-Playing career:...
and the Capitals third round draft pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft
2011 NHL Entry Draft
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted...
. At the time of the trade, Wideman was second on the Panthers scoring list.
Career statistics
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season Season (sports) In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an... |
Team | League | GP | G Goal (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a goal is scored when the puck completely crosses the goal line between the two goal posts and below the goal crossbar. A goal awards one point to the team attacking the goal scored upon, regardless of which team the player who actually deflected the puck into the goal belongs to... |
A Assist (ice hockey) In ice hockey, an assist is attributed to up to two players of the scoring team who shot, passed or deflected the puck towards the scoring teammate, or touched it in any other way which enabled the goal, meaning that they were "assisting" in the goal. There can be a maximum of two assists per goal... |
Pts Point (ice hockey) Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one... |
PIM Penalty (ice hockey) A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for inappropriate behavior. Most penalties are enforced by detaining the offending player within a penalty box for a set number of minutes, during which, the player can not participate in play. The offending team usually may not replace the player on the ice,... |
GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 1997–98 | Guelph Bantam AAA | SCTA South-Central Triple A Hockey League The South-Central Triple A Hockey League is a minor level ice hockey league based out of Ontario. The league is a part of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association and has a total of 10 teams.-Teams:... |
37 | 23 | 22 | 45 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1998–99 | Elmira Sugar Kings Elmira Sugar Kings The Elmira Sugar Kings are a Canadian junior ice hockey team based in Elmira, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Mid-Western division of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League.-History:... |
MWJHL | 47 | 18 | 40 | 48 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1999–00 1999–2000 OHL season The 1999–2000 OHL season was the 20th season of the Ontario Hockey League. Twenty teams each played 68 games. The Barrie Colts won the J. Ross Robertson Cup, defeating the Plymouth Whalers.-Eastern Conference:-Western Conference:-Scoring leaders:... |
Sudbury Wolves Sudbury Wolves The Sudbury Wolves are the name of the ice hockey team from Sudbury, Ontario. Sudbury has had a hockey team known as the "Wolves" nearly every year since World War I. The Sudbury Wolves, the senior men's AAA team, have twice been chosen to be Canada's representatives at the Ice Hockey World... |
OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... |
63 | 10 | 26 | 36 | 64 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22 | ||
| 2000–01 | Sudbury Wolves | OHL | 25 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2000–01 | London Knights London Knights The London Knights are a junior ice hockey team from London, Ontario, Canada, playing in the Ontario Hockey League, one of the leagues of the Canadian Hockey League.-Early days–1968:... |
OHL | 24 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 38 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | ||
| 2001–02 | London Knights | OHL | 65 | 27 | 42 | 69 | 141 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 26 | ||
| 2002–03 | London Knights | OHL | 55 | 20 | 27 | 47 | 83 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 10 | ||
| 2003–04 | London Knights | OHL | 60 | 24 | 41 | 65 | 85 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 17 | ||
| 2004–05 2004–05 AHL season The 2004–05 AHL season was the 69th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-eight teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Rochester Americans finished first overall in the regular season... |
Worcester IceCats Worcester IceCats The Worcester IceCats were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA at the Worcester Centrum... |
AHL American Hockey League The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League... |
79 | 13 | 30 | 43 | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2005–06 2005–06 AHL season The 2005–06 AHL season was the 70th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-seven teams played 80 games each in the schedule. The Hershey Bears won the Calder Cup, defeating the Milwaukee Admirals in the finals.... |
Peoria Rivermen Peoria Rivermen The Peoria Rivermen are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They play in Peoria, Illinois, USA at the Carver Arena.-History:... |
AHL | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2005–06 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 67 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 83 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | St. Louis Blues | NHL | 55 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
NHL | 20 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | Boston Bruins | NHL | 81 | 13 | 23 | 36 | 70 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2008–09 2008–09 NHL season The 2008–09 NHL season was the 92nd season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the first season since prior to the 2004–05 lockout in which every team played each other at least once during the season, following three seasons where teams only played against two divisions in the... |
Boston Bruins | NHL | 79 | 13 | 37 | 50 | 34 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 4 | ||
| 2009–10 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
Boston Bruins | NHL | 76 | 6 | 24 | 30 | 34 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 4 | ||
| 2010–11 2010–11 NHL season The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech... |
Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... |
NHL | 61 | 9 | 24 | 33 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
NHL | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 453 | 56 | 149 | 205 | 331 | 30 | 1 | 21 | 22 | 8 | ||||