Wideman (hamstring) will undergo surgery to repair his torn hamstring, which will sideline him for 4-to-6 months, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

EDGE Analysis

The short end of Wideman's timeline will have him eligible to return April 2 versus Winnipeg in one of the final games of the regular season. It probably premature to completely rule out the defenseman for the entire year, but it will definitely require him to be on top of his recovery. The Missouri native was on pace to set career highs in goals, assists and shots on goal prior to getting hurt, so fantasy owners in deeper dynasty leagues may want to consider stashing him.

Wideman (hamstring) could be lost for the season if he elects for surgery, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman, who was on the way to his best season a third-year NHLer with eight points (three goals, five assists) in 16 games, reportedly will meet with doctors Thursday to discuss his injury. It's already been established that the burgeoning blueliner will be lost for months, but soon enough, you will have a better clue as to whether he can be safely dropped in season-long leagues.

Wideman (hamstring) will be "gone for months," Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Initially, it was believed that Wideman would miss multiple weeks not months, but then again, the defenseman completely ripped his hamstring. Placed on injured reserve per the NHL's official media site, fantasy owners should check back on his status in early 2017. Unfortunately, Senators coach Guy Boucher doesn't know if Wideman will even be able to return this season.

Wideman is expected to be out "weeks" after sustaining a ripped hamstring.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to getting hurt in Thursday's matchup with Pittsburgh, Wideman managed to garner an assist in just 8:16 of ice time. The blueliner had been suiting up as a forward for the Senators, as coach Guy Boucher was utilizing 11 forwards and seven defensemen -- a strategy that will likely need to change now that the team will be without Wideman for a an extended chunk of time. While it may not be official yet, the 27-year-old will almost certainly be placed on injured reserve to free up a roster spot.

Wideman tacked on a secondary assist in Thursday's 3-1 home loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Look no further if you're seeking a sneaky defenseman to stream in daily fantasy. Wideman is only averaging 11:33 of ice time this season, yet he's operating at a half-point-per-game pace to complement a plus-5 rating. It's going to be extremely difficult for the American blueliner to maintain a shooting percentage of 12.5, but he does get over two minutes of power-play ice time each game to keep him relevant in fantasy games.

Wideman (neck) will suit up against the Canadiens on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Considering the Senators have just seven blueliners on the 23-man roster, the announcement that all seven of them will be in the game-day lineup effectively clears Wideman for Monday's clash. When healthy, the Missouri native has been averaging a mere 12:18 of ice time and is a likely candidate to get relegated to the press box if coach Guy Boucher reverts to a 12-forward, six-defenseman game plan.

Wideman (neck) will not play in Friday's contest against the Devils, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wideman was expected to play after suffering an injury Thursday, but a sore neck surfaced Friday morning and will ultimately hold the blueliner out. As a result, Jack Rodewald will make his NHL debut for the club, but the team will be shorthanded for the contest along the blue line. Wideman will aim at rejoining the lineup Monday against the Canadiens.

Wideman is dealing with a stiff neck and thus is a game-time decision for Friday's road game against the Devils, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

EDGE Analysis

In positive news, it's been reported that Wideman has avoided a concussion following his getting hit by Radko Gudas in Thursday's game against the Flyers. His day-to-day label further suggests that the injury isn't all that serious, which is great news as the American rearguard has jumped off to a great start to the hockey year with three goals, two helpers and a plus-6 rating through 10 games.

Wideman left Thursday's game against the Flyers with an apparent injury, but he later received clearance from Ottawa's training staff and could have returned to the game if needed, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Radko Gudas was issued a five-minute major and a game misconduct for his hit on Wideman, so he'll likely be hearing from the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday. Wideman, who's notched three goals and two assists in nine games this season, will skate in his usual third-pairing role Friday against the Devils.

Wideman exited Thursday's 5-4 win over the Flyers in the third period after taking a hard hit from Philadelphia's Radko Gudas, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gudas received a five-minute major and a game misconduct for his hit on Wideman, so he'll likely be hearing from the NHL Department of Player Safety. If Wideman is unavailable for Friday's matchup with New Jersey, the Senators will need to promote a player from the AHL to slot into his spot on the team's third pairing against the Devils.