Dennis Wideman Suspended 20 Games: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman was suspended 20 games Wednesday for cross-checking a lineman during a loss to the Nashville Predators last week.

SportsCentre was the first to report the news on Twitter. TSN's Pierre LeBrun provided details on the appeals process should the veteran rearguard attempt to challenge the decision:

Wideman has right to appeal to Bettman. Then he can further appeal to neutral arbitrator if suspension is still 6 or more games from Bettman

— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) February 3, 2016The 32-year-old blueliner has two goals and 17 assists for 19 points in 48 games for the Flames this season.