NHL & NHLPA Release Wideman Opinion

March 11, 2016

The National Hockey League Players’ Association and the National Hockey League jointly released today the opinion of James Oldham, the NHL/NHLPA Neutral Discipline Arbitrator, in the appeal of the suspension of Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman

NHL & NHLPA Release Wideman Opinion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / MARCH 11, 2016

NHL AND NHLPA RELEASE WIDEMAN OPINION

NEW YORK/TORONTO (March 11, 2016) – The National Hockey League Players’ Association and the National Hockey League jointly released today the opinion of James Oldham, the NHL/NHLPA Neutral Discipline Arbitrator, in the appeal of the suspension of Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman.

Please see the attachment for the complete decision. Arbitrator James Oldham decision - Dennis Wideman.pdf

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