Willie Mitchell takes to Twitter to defend Dennis Wideman

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.

For those who haven't had a #concussion, you wouldn't know that you're out of your mind. #braintrauma https://t.co/lBZP8OkQAh

- Willie Mitchell (@Willie_Mitch33) February 4, 2016

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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