We've all seen the clip. We've all heard the explanation. We've all formed an opinion. For me, I formed an opinion as a Flames fan, but then I thought "what about the official?" I'm a sports official, what about looking at it from that end and that's what this column is about.
First off, here's my take on the situation that occurred Wednesday night in Calgary. Again, this is MY opinion, you don't have to agree, but it's mine. I don't think Dennis Wideman intentionally tried to hit/hurt Don Hendersdon. I think Wideman was rattled from the hit he received, was skating off the ice to the bench and was looking to hit someone from Nashville.