I think the league got it right. Did Wideman get up from the hit thinking he was going to plaster a ref? No of course not, but I do think he seized the opportunity and had a lapse in judgement in that split second before crossing paths with Henderson. He was clearly frustrated and angry after taking that hit. Does he do that if the player he's colliding with is wearing a Flames jersey? I don't think so. I can see why people disagree and think its to severe though.
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