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Willie Mitchell takes to Twitter to defend Dennis Wideman

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Willie Mitchell's been there.

The Florida Panthers captain and outspoken NHLPA member took to social media on Wednesday in support of Dennis Wideman, the Calgary Flames defenseman who was handed a 20-game ban for cross-checking linesman Don Henderson.

The NHL confirmed that Wideman, though failing to follow proper protocol, did indeed suffer a concussion that night, and presumably just moments before the incident with Henderson.

Wideman and the NHLPA have launched an appeal.

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