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. Henderson cross-checkedHenderson was hit by Wideman during a game against the Nashville Predators on Jan. 27, 2016. Moments later, Wideman was skating toward the Flames' bench when he cross-checked Henderson, who had his back to the defenceman. 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.

Source: CBC News March 02, 2018 22:26 UTC