Senators sign Wideman to 1-year, $1M extension

The Ottawa Senators signed defenseman Chris Wideman to a one-year, $1 million contract extension on Sunday, the team announced.

"We're happy to have Chris back for next season," general manager Pierre Dorion said in a release. "We felt that last year he was trending to become the active, puck-moving defenseman that will complement our style of play. We certainly missed Chris after his injury and he has since been cleared to resume full athletic competition with no restrictions. He's having a great summer of training and we know he's excited to get to Ottawa for training camp."

The 28-year-old is coming off a two-year, $1.6-million contract and was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

Wideman was limited to just 16 games last season and tallied three goals and eight points. In 156 career games over the last three seasons the former fourth-round pick has put up 14 goals and 38 points.