Ever since the 20 games mark was instituted, and then appealed right away, it became very little about the player/team and more about the NHL/NHLPA. Even moreso when the suspension wasn't reduced. The Flames are the only losers for not getting his services, Wideman potentially gets his $ back.
Trade deadline or not, I don't thiink that fact that there is no decision that affects either way his tradability. If he was an expiring contract then absolutely, but if a team is already committed to taking him on for the rest of this year, and next, another week and a half after Monday of him not in a teams lineup (if full 20 is again upheld) is not likely to deter that team.
The bigger deterrent is his perceived "marked" status from referees going forward IMO.
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