I'm not a huge fan of Wideman or particularly care if he plays or not this year, but this mega delay to come up with a response just reeks of the NHL trying to make sure he serves a long suspension no matter what the arbitrator says.
Added that text message to his decision is even more ridiculous. What does whether or not he's remorseful have to do with anything. Its not a parole hearing. The rule doesn't says 20 games if you're not remorseful but 15 if you are.
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