Wideman, 32, had four goals and 27 points in 64 games last season after signing a one-year deal on July 28, 2021.
Veteran defenceman Michael Del Zotto has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Anaheim Ducks.
The Edmonton Oilers acquired defenceman Alexander Petrovic from the Florida Panthers on Sunday in exchange for blue-liner Chris Wideman and a conditional third-round pick in the 2019 NHL draft.
The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenceman Chris Wideman from the Ottawa Senators for a sixth-round pick in the 2020 NHL draft.
In this week's Player Q&A, we learn what Chris Wideman does not want to see in is social media feed, and who he would take on his ultimate golfing destination.