Brian Burke is not a fan of the NHL's"incomprehensible"handling ofFlames defenseman Dennis Wideman's appeal of his 20-gamesuspension.The Flames' president of hockey operationsspeaking on Sportsnet's"Tim and Sid Show" on Wednesday didn't mince words in Jim Thome Jersey sayingcommi sioner GaryBettman dragged his feet duringthe review proce s, especially considering.MORE: | To take a week to rubber-stamp a decision that was made by the hockey operations department of the National Hockey League as games tick off for my player, that affect my teams ability to win, that affect playoff races, that affect competitive balance is incomprehensible to me, Burke said.We disagree vehemently with the the decision that was reached Robin Roberts Jersey here. We were astonished by it, we dont understand it, we disagree with it completely." for cro s-checking linesmanDon Henderson during a Jan. 27a game against the Predators. The NHL handed down the 20-game punishment Feb. 3;Wideman'sappeal was heard Feb. 10 during a six-hour meeting with Bettman.Bettman said thathe was troubled by Wideman's "total failure to accept any responsibility Jake Arrieta Jersey for his actions," citing a text me sage to a teammatethe league obtained during its investigation.It read, "The only problem and the only reason I'm here is cause the stupid refs and stupid media."The Flames have played eight games since Wideman's suspension was announced, and are quickly falling out of playoff contention.Were not Jim Bunning Jersey questioning the integrity of the proce s," Burke said."The appeal has gone to the commi sioner. If all hes going to do J. T. Realmuto Jersey is rubber-stamp it, we accept that. But then do it quickly, so it can get to this third party.Wideman's suspension still has a chance tobe reduced.Hewill be the first NHL player under the new collective bargaining agreementto appeal a suspension to an independentthird party. His case will be presented toarbitratorJames Oldham in the coming days.