Reaves suspended; Senators resign Wideman

"The Neutral Zone" Staff Report

Senators sign Chris Wideman: On Wednesday, the Ottawa Senators signed defenseman Chris Wideman to a two-year, one-way, $800,000 per year contract.

Blues forward Reaves suspended: St. Louis Blues forward Ryan Reaves was suspended on Wednesday by the NHL fr three games due to an incident during the Blues' game on Monday against the San Jose Sharks involving Reaves.

Blues forward Reaves faces discipline hearing

Statement from the NHL.

Ryan Reaves

St. Louis Blues forward Ryan Reaves will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday for an incident with San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Tennyson during a game Monday at Scottrade Center.

The incident occurred at 8:37 of the first period. Reaves was assessed a five-minute major for boarding and a game misconduct. Tennyson left the game and did not return.

San Jose won the game 6-3.

The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: boarding. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.