Wideman suspended indefinitely, pending hearing

[TheScorpion]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 26s26 seconds ago
Indefinite suspension for Wideman pending post All Star hearing.

[burn_this_city]

So this will drag on like a soap opera for another week..

[Poe969]

coming from Dreger it likely means Wideman is suspended for the all star game.

[Ashasx]

I think this is just a complete overreaction and I feel bad for Wideman.

[TheKurgan]

Well, that pretty much crushes my dreams of Treliving trading Wideman at the deadline.

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by TheKurgan

Well, that pretty much crushes my dreams of Treliving trading Wideman at the deadline.

If you thought that was possible you need to get drug tested.

[You Need a Thneed]

I imagine the NHL just wants to review this further, and has time to do so. I don't see how they could justifiably give Wideman anything.

[genetic_phreek]

Would be great to see if Nakladal is an NHL player or maybe bring up Kulak or Kylington to see if Russell is expendable at this point.

[saillias]

Smid will get into the lineup now and earn his 12~ minutes along with Engelland.

Hamilton will continue to get #5 minutes and Russell will start getting 25.

[Samonadreau]

My thoughts are they will hand out a sizeable suspension but dont want the decision lingering over the ASG.

Its like a high stick, you are responsible for your actions on the ice intentional or not.

[Textcritic]

I think this signals a long suspension. And I agree that regardless of his intent, Wideman is being punished for his irresponsible handling of his stick, and failure to account for the official.