A final decision on Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman's 20-game suspension isn't expected for at least another week.
Neutral arbitrator James Oldham met with both parties for a two-day final appeal Thursday and Friday and has informed them that a decision won't be handed down until the week of March 7, sources told ESPN's Pierre LeBrun.
Wideman was handed the suspension after checking linesman Don Henderson in a Jan. 27 game against the Nashville Predators.
An appeal was made to the league, but commissioner Gary Bettman upheld his initial ruling.
The 32-year-old will miss his 13th straight game when the Flames host the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.
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