Drive-By Body Pierce Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 NHL linesman's $10.2M lawsuit against Calgary Flames, Dennis Wideman sent to arbitration Queen's Bench justice stays lawsuit and rules it is an employment issue By Meghan Grant, CBC News Posted: Mar 02, 2018 3:23 PM MT Last Updated: Mar 02, 2018 8:52 PM MT NHL linesman Don Henderson was hit by Calgary Flame Dennis Wideman during the second period of a game in Calgary on Jan. 27, 2016. (Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press) A $10.2-million lawsuit filed by an NHL linesman against the Calgary Flames and defenceman Dennis Wideman has been stayed by a judge and ordered to be heard by an NHL arbitrator. Alberta Court of Queen's Bench Justice Willie deWit made the ruling Friday afternoon after the defendants applied to stay the lawsuit earlier this year. $10.2M lawsuit filed against Flames, Wideman DeWit agreed with the defendants' position that NHL linesman Don Henderson must abide by the agreement between the NHL and its members — including officials — which says disputes like this one fall under the umbrella of employment issues and must be dealt with through league arbitration. Henderson had argued the matter should remain in court because, based on their prior involvement with Wideman's suspension, league commissioner Gary Bettman and the league showed bias. Henderson cross-checked Henderson was hit by Wideman during a game against the Nashville Predators on Jan. 27, 2016. In the second period, Wideman took a hit from Predators' Miikka Salomaki. Moments later, Wideman was skating toward the Flames' bench when he cross-checked Henderson, who had his back to the defenceman. Wideman was suspended for 10 games. Play Flames defenceman Dennis Wideman hits linesman LISTEN 00:00 01:22 Flames defenceman Dennis Wideman hits linesman1:22 In his statement of claim filed last April, Henderson said he was still not able to work because of his injuries, suffering "a limitation of activities and loss of enjoyment of life." The lawsuit claimed Henderson suffered head and neck injuries and a concussion when he was "violently struck." The injuries cost Henderson $10 million in lost income and future earnings, according to the lawsuit, which also seeks $250,000 in general and special damages. Speaking with reporters in Calgary on Friday before deWit delivered his decision, Bettman refused to comment on the lawsuit because it was before the courts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I'm so glad this wasn't Burr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Wideman was only suspended for 10 games for that? As much as Burrows was for his on the ice knee to the head on a player? That's ridiculous. Wideman should have gotten way more. As much as we hate on the refs, what Wideman did was way further outside the normal boundaries of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DADDYROCK Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I have been watching hockey for decades and I know the refereeing is suspect a lot of times, but that doesn't give anyone the right to (if you see the replay) cheapshot a referee from behind.So cowardly,just unbelievable. What a stupid move! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Drive-By Body Pierce said: \\ The injuries cost Henderson $10 million in lost income and future earnings, according to the lawsuit, which also seeks $250,000 in general and special damages. Wow - do linesmen really make that much money ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Body Pierce Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 8 minutes ago, Dral said: Wow - do linesmen really make that much money ? That was my first question too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Canucks Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Lames are garbage. I hope they lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Go refs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undrafted Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 23 minutes ago, Dral said: Wow - do linesmen really make that much money ? 14 minutes ago, Drive-By Body Pierce said: That was my first question too!!! I was curious too, so I looked it up: https://gazettereview.com/2017/06/average-nhl-referee-salary-how-much-do-nhl-referees-make/ Quote Average Salary for NHL Referee in 2018 – $185,000 At time of writing, the average salary for a full fledged NHL Referee is around $185,000 with a high level of variance between $115,000 and $255,000 per year, depending on experience and amount of work put in per year. On average, one could expect around $1,500 to $3,000 per game. This does not include however, lower ranks of regulatory personnel, often called linemen who can make between $70,000 to $100,000 per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Body Pierce Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 1 minute ago, Undrafted said: I was curious too, so I looked it up: https://gazettereview.com/2017/06/average-nhl-referee-salary-how-much-do-nhl-referees-make/ Wow, I wonder how the ref's lawyer came up with the 10.2M valuation... even at 200k per year, that's 51 years (of course ignoring other reasons for monetary award which are, typically, relatively low in Canada). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undrafted Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 3 minutes ago, Drive-By Body Pierce said: Wow, I wonder how the ref's lawyer came up with the 10.2M valuation... even at 200k per year, that's 51 years (of course ignoring other reasons for monetary award which are, typically, relatively low in Canada). Well, that's only the average. Henderson might've earned higher because of his level of seniority. I think I read in a different, older article that the upper-range was north of $250K at that time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 8 minutes ago, Undrafted said: Well, that's only the average. Henderson might've earned higher because of his level of seniority. I think I read in a different, older article that the upper-range was north of $250K at that time Except he's a linesmen... who make 100k a year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bree2 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 i blamed wideman for the hit. but come on 10.2 million , Henderson reffed the rest of the game. i am sorry but i just can't believe he has all that wrong with him. maybe a few things but i think he' s overdoing his supposed injuries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undrafted Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 17 minutes ago, Dral said: Except he's a linesmen... who make 100k a year... No, linesman make more than that. From a 2014 article: http://scoutingtherefs.com/2014/08/4060/nhl-referee-salary/ Quote Based on the data below, adjusted for inflation from the time reported, estimated NHL officials’ annual salaries as of 2013-14 as: NHL Referees: $165k – $360k+ NHL Linesmen: $110k – $235k+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dral Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 12 minutes ago, Undrafted said: No, linesman make more than that. From a 2014 article: http://scoutingtherefs.com/2014/08/4060/nhl-referee-salary/ Ahhh Still, even at the top rate, thats like 40 years of work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undrafted Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, Dral said: Ahhh Still, even at the top rate, thats like 40 years of work True, but knowing lawyers, they're probably including whatever he might've theoretically earned post-retirement that he allegedly won't be able to do because of his injuries. I think in lawsuits, they also go with ridiculously high numbers like that because if there's an attempt to settle out of court, they'll knock down the number from there. Kinda like haggling and starting high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarcore Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Dral said: Ahhh Still, even at the top rate, thats like 40 years of work Personal injury would be a part of the suit. How much that is limited to I do not know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontTouchMeGuys Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Access to justice is an important consideration in todays judicial climate. Both criminal and civil court systems are clogged with pending litigation. The use of administrative law (Organizations like the NHL which may impose their own sanctions), are increasingly being used by the courts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 How much does the DJ make? I want to be an NHL DJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I'm all for a civil suit. Ref's have a right not to get hit by players... But $10.25 mill??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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