Dennis Wideman Suspended 20 Games

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02/03/2016 at 1:47pm EST

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20 games for Dennis Wideman.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 3, 2016

Will update as more information becomes available.

added 1:50pm,

Dennis Wideman will forfeit $564,516.13 in salary for his 20-game suspension. #flames
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 3, 2016

added 1:52pm,

Wideman has right to appeal to Bettman. Then he can further appeal to neutral arbitrator if suspension is still 6 or more games from Bettman
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) February 3, 2016

added 2:01pm, NHL release is below...

added 2:04pm, video of the hit is below too...

NEW YORK (Feb. 3, 2016) – Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman has been suspended for 20 games, without pay, for conduct violative of Rule 40 (Physical Abuse of Officials) during NHL Game No. 742 in Calgary on Wednesday, Jan. 27, the National Hockey League announced today.

The incident occurred at 11:19 of the second period.

Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Wideman will forfeit $564,516.20. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

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