Denver Post · Feb 17, 2016
Dennis Wideman's 20-game suspension upheld by NHL commissioner
Dennis Wideman (6) of the Calgary Flames jaws with a referee while playing the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of the Flames' 4-3 win. The Colorado Avalanche hosted the Calgary Flames at the Pepsi Center on Jan. 6, 2014. (NEW YORK — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman upheld Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman's 20-game suspension for cross-checking a linesman.
The NHL announced the appeal decision Wednesday.
Wideman met with Bettman at a hearing in New York last week after the player appealed the suspension handed down Feb. 3 by NHL Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell.