Posts About "Dennis Wideman"
NHL to Change Concussion Spotter Protocol: Report
September 9th, 2016 The NHL's concussion spotter protocol is in for a bit of a shake-up in the 2016-17 season, according to a report from Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. He reports that the NHL will have four independent trainers labeled "Central Spotters" watching all games via television. If they believe they have spotted signs of a concussion they...
Linesman Don Henderson's Career Could Be Over: Report
July 31st, 2016 While Dennis Wideman awaits news regarding the NHL’s interest in vacating the arbitrator’s decision to reduce his suspension from 20 games to 10 games, the linesman that he hit could be waiting on much worse news. On Saturday, it was announced that Don Henderson - the NHL linesman on the receiving end of the Wideman hit - could be...
NHL Dismisses Arbitrator From Dennis Wideman Case: Report
July 20th, 2016 The NHL has dismissed James Oldham, the neutral arbitrator in the Dennis Wideman case, according to a report from Sports Business Daily who confirmed the report with Oldham himself. Wideman was suspended 20 games by the league for intentionally hitting linesman Don Henderson back in January. After an appeal to commissioner Gary...
NHL Sues NHLPA Over Dennis Wideman Suspension Arbitration
June 9th, 2016 The Dennis Wideman saga, once thought to have finally, awkwardly concluded, is back. According to Darren Heitner, the NHL has file suit against the NHLPA, requesting that the 10-game reduction of Wideman's suspension be vacated. The Saga Up to Now On January 27, Wideman bulldozed linesman Don Henderson. The team contends that...
Dennis Wideman Done for the Season
March 19th, 2016 Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman just got back from serving 19 games of a 10-game suspension, and now an injury will sideline him for the remainder of the season. The Flames announced Friday that Wideman injured his tricep in Wednesday's game against the Winnipeg Jets. The match was just Wideman's third game back since...
Hockey Headlines: Latest News on Seguin, Wideman and More
March 19th, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: Andrew Ladd returned to Winnipeg for the first time since being traded. His team won, and he scored a goal. Cam Talbot stood tall in another win for the Oilers. . How does the teams' play differ depending on the game situation? The Oilers have to take a hard...
Hockey Headlines: News on the Oilers, Flyers and More
March 17th, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: Dennis Wideman was injured last night and it's potentially serious. Jack Johnson's season is over. It's the year of the offensive defenceman once again. Robin Lehner wanted to fight Ben Scrivens, who chose not to oblige. Is Alain Vigneault's coaching...
Hockey Headlines: Dennis Wideman Returns; Evgeni Malkin Injured
March 12th, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: Is shrinking goalie equipment a realistic and/or necessary solution? The great story of Panthers forward Rocco Grimaldi. Marc-Andre Fleury become the 4th fastest goalie to reach 350 wins. Fleury is one of those guys who no one seems to trust, yet his stats speak...
The Dennis Wideman Comedy of Errors Finally Concludes
March 12th, 2016 On a Wednesday night in late January, Dennis Wideman collided with linesman Don Henderson in the midst of the second period of a game between the Calgary Flames and the Nashville Predators. On a Friday afternoon in mid-March, after missing 19 games, Wideman's exile from the National Hockey League finally came to an end. When came between...
Dennis Wideman Wins Appeal, Has Suspension Reduced to 10 Games
March 11th, 2016 Dennis Wideman will have his 20-game suspension reduced to 10 games, the league announced Friday. Wideman was suspended for injuring linesman Don Henderson back on Jan. 27. The league levied a 20-game suspension for his actions. Wideman and the NHLPA appealed the ruling. From that initial process the ball is passed to commissioner...
Report: Dennis Wideman Could Be Reimbursed for Games Missed
February 21st, 2016 The Dennis Wideman saga continues to drag on. The defenseman was suspended 20 games for running over linesman Don Henderson just before the All-Star break. While Wideman appealed his suspension, commissioner Gary Bettman upheld all 20 games on review. Wideman and the NHLPA are using their final appeal to take his case to a neutral...
Hockey Headlines: Would the Habs Trade P.K Subban?
February 19th, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: The Montreal Canadiens aren't very good right now. But they aren't crazy either. Before they signed P.K Subban to a long-term deal, not everyone in the organization was sold on keeping him. That happens with a lot of teams when you're talking about big dollars committed...
Hockey Headlines: News on Dennis Wideman, Evgeni Malkin and More
February 17th, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: BREAKING: Denis Wideman's 20-game suspension will not be reduced. He can appeal again. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman upholds 20-game suspension of Dennis Wideman. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 17, 2016 (Gary Bettman cited that Wideman failed to...
