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Originally Posted by Robbob
I don't think that not looking back shows no remorse. In both the Weber and Muzzin cases they didn't look back at all.
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In my opinion there was 3 parts. Each, when taken by itself, doesn't seem to warrant such severe a suspension but together, can be, given the timeline.
First, he followed through a bit more than a reactionary putting the hands up. Not intent to injury or premeditated that he's looking to clock a ref or get some aggression out...but still, just a hint of something more then putting hands up to defend himself. Subtle, but there.
Second, not looking back, as mentioned, or helping the ref up, as if it was a mistake or half mistake, even if a too little too late admission of responsibility.
Three, texting a teammate days later not really taking any responsibility and not happy with the fact he's facing this.
But, put them altogether and here we are. If one or more of the above things doesn't happen, my guess is 10 games or less and Wideman's back next week at latest.
But a debatable follow through, THEN no immediately outward appearance of regret, THEN texting a teammate many days later showing no regret, and, passive aggressively intimating that the process he's going through with the league is a sham, means he gets zero benefit of the doubt when all combined.