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Flames Dennis Wideman got an indefinite suspension by the NFL for a blindside hit he gave to a ref during a recent game.

Originally Posted by ESPN Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman has been suspended pending a hearing with the NHL next week, according to ESPN's Pierre LeBrun and multiple reports. Wideman will have an in-person hearing with the NHL on Tuesday, a source told ESPN's Scott Burnside. Wideman cross-checked a linesman during Calgary's 2-1 home loss to the Predators on Wednesday night, a hit Wideman said was unintentional. Wideman had just taken a hit from Nashville winger Miikka Salomaki and was skating toward the Flames' bench when he leveled linesman Don Henderson from behind, sending Henderson to the ice and against the boards. Wideman was not penalized for the move. He said after the game that he was distracted after the Salomaki hit and unintentionally collided with Henderson.