Wideman Decision Expected Wednesday

[ScorchyScorch]

Originally Posted by Dion

He looked to be woozy after the hit and I wonder in his effort to get of the ice as quickly as possible if he did indeed see the ref.

Yeah. One does not cross that kind of line and just continue off as if nothing occured. It was weird, but the lack of reaction to what he did until well after the fact says to me he was just spaced out or looking down or something.

If we always saw what was in our path then people would never walk into poles...buut it still happens.

[GoJetsGo]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I just looked at the replay again - the full one, with the full view - and it does look like Wideman at least attempts to move around the ref. His skates do appear to move.

Still - why even thrust out your arms?

The important thing is that your immediate reaction was to be outraged as quickly as possible and to be vehemently argumentative before you had the necessary context.

[sun]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I just looked at the replay again - the full one, with the full view - and it does look like Wideman at least attempts to move around the ref. His skates do appear to move.

Still - why even thrust out your arms?

Newton's third law.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by GoJetsGo

The important thing is that your immediate reaction was to be outraged as quickly as possible and to be vehemently argumentative before you had the necessary context.

I still stand by my initial prediction that Wides will be suspended for 20+ games.

[dammage79]

Darren Haynes ‏@DarrenWHaynes 60s60 seconds ago
Wideman: "I went up to Donnie and I apologized to him on the ice. I didn't see him, I didn't know where to go or how to get out of the way."

Uh-oh, Wideman got the PR department rolling. What a total 1%'er eh? Commits this heinous crime and escapes without punishment because he said he was sorry and didn't mean to. Where's the justice! Why isn't he off this team yet! #greentext.

[dino7c]

the reactions of the the "longest suspension of all times" crowd is gonna be priceless...at least the NHL has hockey guys that make these decisions

[Caged Great]

It looked like he wasn't paying attention after getting his head slammed into the boards and was woozy. It didn't look like he saw him until it was too late.

I'd guess he'll get a suspension but we'll see.

[TheScorpion]

It won't be the longest of all time ^

[JJ1532]

I think Wideman's comments and his pretty clean disciplinary record will see him avoid punishment. Only he knows if he was in his right mind and if he hit Henderson intentionally, but from what I've seen, I don't for one second believe he did that deliberately. Wideman doesn't do red mist or make stupid judgement calls like this. Hell, even the dirt bags of the league like Marchand and Dorsett don't touch the refs, so I have a hard time believing Wideman did.

Be very interesting to see what comes off this.

[Hockeyguy15]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I still stand by my initial prediction that Wides will be suspended for 20+ games.

Mods - can we get some concussion protocol for CP?

[Yrebmi]

Originally Posted by Huntingwhale

Such an odd play. If it was another team's player who did this, we would all be screaming bloody murder. Deep down I don't think widemam meant to do it. But how can you even begin to justify that??

I think you are underestimating how many of us would not at all mind Wideman sitting out a few games.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

Mods - can we get some concussion protocol for CP?

Why? Don't feel that'll be necessary.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I still stand by my initial prediction that Wides will be suspended for 20+ games.

easy nostradamus

[Hockeyguy15]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Why? Don't feel that'll be necessary.

Well either you're concussed or just not a very good poster.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by dino7c

easy nostradamus

The minimum suspension for intentionally hitting a ref is 20 games, and I think it was at least somewhat intentional.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

The minimum suspension for intentionally hitting a ref is 20 games, and I think it was at least somewhat intentional.

that rule is for a totally different situation...please stop calling him a ref

[Fire]

I don't think he gets suspended unless the linesman makes a big deal about it and since Wideman wasn't kicked out of the game I doubt that would be the case.

I wonder what the over/under on TheScorpion being suspended from CP. 30 days?

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

Well either you're concussed or just not a very good poster.

Why, because I disagree with you?

I've made my points, and I've provided evidence. I'm not a moderator, but you're violating Rule 3: you're personally attacking me. You have every right to disagree, but calling me concussed or asinine or a complete idiot is completely against the forum rules.

[Yrebmi]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

The minimum suspension for intentionally hitting a ref is 20 games, and I think it was at least somewhat intentional.

If intended then what was his motive?

[pseudoreality]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

Also, his non-reaction after contact as well as sitting on the bench suggest that he has no recognition of what just happened. If he was thinking clearly but it was an accidental contact you'd think he'd have some concern for the fallen linesman. Or if he snapped and was looking to hit someone he wouldn't be sitting on the bench with literally no expression on his face.

That's the kicker. If it was an accident, most people would stop, be in shock, apologise to linesman, etc. That being said, I have a hard time believing he would do that on purpose. Its just his reaction, or lack off, that makes him look guilty.