Dennis Wideman's next chance to be heard is set for later this week.

The National Hockey League Players' Association's appeal to a Neutral Discipline Arbitrator regarding the Calgary Flames defenseman's 20-game suspension - recently upheld by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman - will be heard on Thursday and Friday in New York.

Wideman was assessed the suspension for cross-checking linesman Don Henderson back on Jan. 27.

Bettman's decision to uphold the suspension after the initial appeal was based on Wideman's total failure to accept responsibility for his actions, while the NHLPA maintains the league completely ignored the effects of a concussion sustained by Wideman seconds prior to colliding with the linesman.

Wideman has already missed Calgary's past 10 games.

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Yet another player has gone off for a huge offensive outburst against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg needed less than 26 minutes of game action Tuesday to record a natural hat trick, giving his team an early 3-0 lead. It's the first regular-season hat trick of his career.

Per @EliasSports: Filip Forsberg is 5th in @PredsNHL history to post a natural hat trick. Last: James Neal on Oct. 23, 2014 vs. CHI (3-0—3).

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 24, 2016

The 21-year-old opened the scoring during a first-period power play after being sprung on a breakaway by Mike Ribeiro, who fed Forsberg with a beautiful pass through the feet of Leafs defenseman Martin Marincin.

He captured the team lead in goals with his 22nd of the season early in the second, and cushioned that lead by banging home a rebound less than two minutes later to finish the trick.

After scoring just three goals through the first two months of the season, the young Swede has been on fire with 20 goals since Dec. 1.

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John Scott's NHL All-Star experience is coming to a theater near you.

The write-in All-Star who became game MVP has captured the attention of Hollywood, culminating in the acquisition of the story's rights by Mandelay Sports Media.

Mitch Albom, longtime Detroit Free Press sportswriter and author of "Tuesdays With Morrie" and "The Five People You Meet In Heaven," will write the feature film script will be produced by MSM’s Mike Tollin and Jon Weinbach, according to Mike Fleming Jr. of Deadline.

Scott, of course, was selected by fans to captain the Pacific Division as a member of the Arizona Coyotes, but was subsequently traded to the Montreal Canadiens and assigned to the AHL's St. John's IceCaps, with his wife set to give birth to twins later that month.

After allegedly being pressured by the NHL to vacate his spot, he showed up in Nashville and completely stole the show.

For Albom, the story was too great not to share on the big screen.

"When John was traded from Arizona to the Canadiens and promptly sent down, it seemed like he was being punished for an arbitrary thing that wasn’t about sports, after he dug in when the league pushed down on him to withdraw," Albom said.

"At first, he said the same thing Rocky did when asked to fight the champ. He said, 'No, I don’t belong there' - this after fans started voting for him. But then, they pushed down on him and he said, 'I know I don’t belong with these guys from a talent level, but I do know how to skate, and I’m not going to fall on my face. I may not be the greatest, but I’ve put my time in.' And he was the best player on the ice that day."

Tollin’s sports movie credits include "Varsity Blues," "Summer Catch," "Radio," and "Coach Carter."

There's no word yet on who will play the role of Scott.

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Replay angles of Schneider's amazing save #hockey - Streamable

After a Kyle Palmieri goal tied Tuesday's game against the New York Rangers at two goals apiece, New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider kept the score level with an incredible effort.

J.T. Miller was staring into an open cage after a Derick Brassard shot was blocked and deflected right onto his stick, but Schneider reached out and robbed the Rangers forward with the paddle.

Schneider entered the game with 10 goals against during the Devils' current three-game losing streak.

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MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens agreed to a three-year contract with speedy winger Paul Byron on Tuesday. Byron, 26, could have become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He reportedly will earn US$3.5 million over three years for a $1....

The Montreal Canadiens and forward Paul Byron agreed to a three-year contract extension, general manager Marc Bergevin announced Tuesday.

The deal is believed to carry a cap hit of $1.16 million.

#canadiens Paul Byron: 3 years / $3.5M total #tvasports

— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) February 24, 2016

"We are pleased to have reached an agreement with Paul Byron," Bergevin said in a statement. "A fast-skating and versatile forward Paul has been an important addition to our team. He can contribute on the offensive side while being responsible defensively. Furthermore, he demonstrates an exemplary attitude and the qualities of a true professional. We’re proud to have him among our group of forwards for the next three seasons."

Byron has appeared in 40 games for the Canadiens this season, recording eight goals, three assists, 33 shots and a 52.3 Corsi rating at five-on-five.

So excited to be part of the @CanadiensMTL for 3 more years!! Playing for the Blue Blanc et Rouge is a dream come true! #🔵⚪🔴 #GoHabsGo

— Paul Byron (@jpbyron89) February 24, 2016

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Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber will not be in the lineup Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs due to a lower-body injury, the team announced.

He is considered day to day.

The team captain has played all 60 of the Predators games this season, scoring 15 goals and adding 21 assists.

With Weber's absence, Barret Jackman will draw back into the lineup after missing one game with an upper-body injury.

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ARLINGTON, Va. - The Washington Capitals have acquired defenceman Mike Weber from the Buffalo Sabres for a third-round pick in the 2017 draft. Weber gives the NHL-leading Capitals veteran depth on the blue line. The 28-year-old has a goal and...

The Buffalo Sabres have traded defenseman Mike Weber to the Washington Capitals in exchange for a third-round raft pick in 2017.

"We are pleased to welcome Mike to our organization," said Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan. "Mike is a stay-at-home defenseman who plays a physical game and is respected by his teammates. We felt it was important to add depth to our blue line by adding another quality veteran defenseman."

As part of the deal, Buffalo will retain 50 percent of Weber’s contract, which carries a $1,666,666 cap hit through to the end of the season.

With this trade, Sabres now have 20 picks in the next two drafts, per @generalfanager.

— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) February 23, 2016

Weber appeared in 35 games with the Sabres this season, with a goal and four assists to his credit. Since entering the NHL in 2007, Weber ranks first among Buffalo players in hits (917) and blocked shots (666).

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BROSSARD, Que. - Brendan Gallagher recalls hanging out at Edmonton Oilers games as a child looking to catch pucks tossed over the glass by players. "You'd stand by the glass and if you got a puck it was pretty cool," the Montreal Canadiens ri...