What Wideman did to that linesman was reprehensible. That particular linesman is still recovering. The refs in the NHL are the best in the world of hockey. I'm with Bettman here, Wideman should have served the original ban and left everything alone. The affected linesman may never work again and Wideman, he can kiss his hockey career goodbye. Hockey players on the whole have much better character than what Wideman displayed. His excuse was weak and his actions may have caused this official a normal functioning life.