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Old 03-11-2016, 11:19 AM   #1
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Flames Arbitrator reduces Wideman suspension to 10 games from 20

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Hearing #Flames Wideman had his #NHL suspension reduced by 10 games by neutral arbitrator James Oldham today. @SNHockeyCentral

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BREAKING NEWS: Source confirms to @Real_ESPNLeBrun that the independent arbitrator reduced Dennis Wideman's suspension to 10 games from 20.

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JUST IN: Independent arbitrator reduces @NHLFlames D Dennis Wideman's suspension to 10 games from 20 #TSNHockey


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Old 03-11-2016, 11:20 AM   #2
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Ouch for Bettman
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Old 03-11-2016, 11:21 AM   #3
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So what do we get for Wideman missing 9 games he should have been eligible for?
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Reducing Dennis Wideman's suspension by 10 games will save him a little more than $280,000 in salary.
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Good. But I still think this suspension has been a blessing in disguise for the Flames.
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My question is, assuming Kypreos is right, what are the Flames' options here. They have paid for 9 games of Wideman he wasn't able/allowed to play in. What sort of recourse does the team have at this juncture?
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So what do we get for Wideman missing 9 games he should have been eligible for?
A nice long look at Nakladal and Wotherspoon.
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My question is, assuming Kypreos is right, what are the Flames' options here. They have paid for 9 games of Wideman he wasn't able/allowed to play in. What sort of recourse does the team have at this juncture?
AFAIK nothing. This is pretty much unprecedented in NHL history I believe
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How many has he missed? 18?

I hope this is true, even if its just to clear his name a little bit. The 20 games suspension was asinine.
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A nice long look at Nakladal and Wotherspoon.
I agree that was a good side benefit. However, what if it was Gaudreau who was kept out 9 games he shouldn't have been?
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Possibly being able to trade him might have been nice.

Joke of a process by a bush league. Embarrassing.
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How many has he missed? 18?

I hope this is true. The 20 games suspension was asinine.
Tonight would have been game 20.
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My question is, assuming Kypreos is right, what are the Flames' options here. They have paid for 9 games of Wideman he wasn't able/allowed to play in. What sort of recourse does the team have at this juncture?
I believe they pay it no matter what, it just goes into a fund instead of to Wideman if he's suspended (or that does that just apply to fines).
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I agree that was a good side benefit. However, what if it was Gaudreau who was kept out 9 games he shouldn't have been?
A very fair point. I personally would be livid.
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I mostly interested to see what the Flames reaction is. Wideman was wrongfully sat for 9 games. Yes, he'll get his money back, but what do the Flames get?
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What a gongshow.
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Good for Wideman and his bank account. Bad for Flames fans who have been enjoying the look at other defensemen who could replace him.
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If it is true and officially announced before tonight's game, then Wotherspoon would have to be sent down as he is on emergency recall and the Flames would have 7 d-men available for the game.

Unless another d-man develops an injury before tonight's game.
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Flames should get to punch Bettman in the face once for each extra game.
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Probably get a good Burke rant out of this.
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