Freshly signed by the Canadian, Chris Wideman spoke to the media around 4 p.m.
Chris Wideman speaks live to the media via Zoom to discuss his contract extension.
Chris Wideman is addressing the media live via Zoom to discuss his contract extension.#GoHabsGo https://t.co/5sdqwjllgW
— Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) June 6, 2022
Obviously, the defender is very excited and happy to be back. He did well last year by being a power play specialist and a great teammate.
But going back to his media presence this followingnoon, he believes Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton will get the Canadiens to the promised land faster than people think. He also added that he liked the atmosphere in a 32nd place team, “imagine next year, when the team will win”. It seems clear that the 2021-2022 season was just a misstep and that Montreal will be more competitive in 2022.
Wideman adds that he believes Hughes and Gorton are going to « get the Montreal Canadiens to where they should be » faster than people think they will.@RocketSports @AllHabs #Habs #GoHabsGo #NHL
— Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) June 6, 2022
When Marc Bergevin signed Wideman to a one-year contract, the defenseman knew it might be his last chance in the NHL. With a season of 27 points in 64 games, we can say that the American has succeeded in his mission, which is to prove that he can play in the league.
On his last night in Montreal when the season ended, Wideman told his wife he saw himself in the metropolis in the future.
#Habs Chris Wideman on what he told his wife on his last night in Montreal following the season ended following a night out with some team-mates: “if we can find a way to make it back, this is where I belong…”
– Priyanta Emrith (abHabsInHighHeels) June 6, 2022
The guy really likes potholes the Montreal atmosphere.
The one who wore number 20 this season is aware that his number will never be retired in the heights of the Bell Center, but he wants to be a player who will forever be recognized as a good teammate. He wants the team to be in a better position when he leaves the organization.
Chris Wideman:
“I know that my jersey will never be removed from the ceiling of the Bell Center, but I might get out of this organization and know that the team is in a better place than when I started. »
— J-F Chaumont (@JFChaumontJDM) June 6, 2022
Wideman will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2023-24 season.
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– Wright is very mature for his age.
“What did you think of Wright, Slafkovsky and Cooley as humans?”
Wright: VERY professional (arrived 15 minutes early for interview), winning mentality, was well prepared for our interview.
Mature++. In my opinion, he would be well equipped for the Montreal jungle.
— Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) June 6, 2022
– Same for Slafkovsky.
Slafkovsky: very laid back. He looked anything but intimidated by the cameras. I felt like I was talking to an Ivan Drago with a sharp sense of humor.
Very confident in his abilities. Imperturbable and fluent in English. Zero worried regarding him at MTL.
— Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) June 6, 2022
– Wow!
Wayne Gretzky’s final game-worn Oilers jersey sold for a record $1.45 million at auction Sunday, per @SInow.
The iconic No. 99 jersey is now the most expensive hockey jersey ever ????
“It is the most important hockey uniform in existence.” pic.twitter.com/C5UTukcZBt
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) June 6, 2022
“He may take a sabbatical year.
This makes sense, Trotz has coached every year since 1998-99, 23 straight seasons. Perhaps might use some time off to reset a bit?
— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) June 6, 2022
“She’s Jarome’s daughter.
Jade Iginla will miss the upcoming under-18 women’s world hockey championship due to an upper-body injury. https://t.co/eVjWZgLIJG
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 6, 2022
– Jimmy G absent du mini-camp des 49ers.
“I expect him to be traded eventually, but who knows?”https://t.co/Ti6Ue9DcWT
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) June 6, 2022
