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Originally Posted by billybek
That is a tough one to defend. I think his bell was rung and that the linesman moving back up ice wasn't where Wideman thought he was. Some things on the video indicates Wideman was surprised that the linesman was in front of him but hammering him from behind certainly looks very deliberate.
There have been a few shots at the officials in many leagues and sports. I think the NHL was obligated to lay down the law on this one.
Probably reduced to 10 after the appeal.
If he was concussed, it doesn't speak well for the Flames medical team. Should have had him off the bench pronto after the incident.
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Back to Wideman for a minute....
As you may have heard in the media, the independent arbitrator ruled that the suspension to Wideman be reduced to 10 games.... The only thing I was wrong about was that it would take 19 of the original 20 game suspension before this decision was handed down... Lol NHL...
Kept the Flames from moving him before the trade deadline. Wonder who will pick up the tab on those 9 games that Wideman wasn't available to the Flames?