Wow Burke was pissed in that interview. Can't say I disagree with him. The fact it took this long to make a decision is BS. Reminds of all the BS waiting time when trying to get anything done with the government or any other type of entity like that. No need to make it last that long other then you're too lazy to handle it.
Stuff happens at my work all the time where I might get blamed for doing something. But sometimes you have to bend over backwards and tell people what they want to hear. Very weird situation overall. I agree with Bettman and the leagues suspension. Wideman many not have had intent, but his flip flopping of stories and lack of remorse is telling. He may not have intentionally done it ( I believe that), but ffs sakes tell them what they want to hear and be done with it.
As much as I think he should move on and just let it go, lost in all of this is that he's losing out on over a half million dollars. Insane amount of money. If I was him, I'd be fight tooth and nail for that dough too. He's losing more money in those 20 games then many people in this world make their entire lives. Sometimes have to suck in your pride, keep your mouth shut and tell people what they need to hear. I can't help but feel that if Wideman took even some responsibility, he'd be back in the lineup a whole lot sooner.
I dunno, maybe this is a bad analogy. But if I hit someone with my car, and I know in my heart it's 100% an accident and unavoidable, yet I don't offer up any remorse, it's going to look pretty bad. People will be upset with me and want to screw me over. Or , I could apologize profusely, accept blame and it might go over smoother.
Wideman's a proud player and I get that. But it's hurting him in this case.