NHL in deep doodoo on CTE depositions

[Obliviax]

With new documents surfacing in the wake of the ongoing litigation between former players and the National Hockey League, more details are coming to light about the way the league and its member clubs handled concussions.

And judging by several depositions taken in the concussion suit vs. the NHL, which have become publicly available through court record, multiple teams were disciplined for the ways in which they failed to adhere to and enforce certain protocols concerning head injuries.

Testimony from league officials and NHL team executives revealed that the New Jersey Devils, Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens were all found to be noncompliant in following certain NHL-mandated rules. And though these depositions reference penalties to both the Flames and the Canadiens, testimony indicates the Devils were neither fined nor disciplined for their infractions.

Of the three teams, the Devils were most frequently mentioned in relation to noncompliance. ...
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[Gnat91]

I can remember the rift between Bobby Clark and Lindros started with Clark wanting Eric to play after his like 3rd concussion .. I remember some nasty exchanges between the two.

 

[78SweetRevenge]

I can remember the rift between Bobby Clark and Lindros started with Clark wanting Eric to play after his like 3rd concussion .. I remember some nasty exchanges between the two.

Maybe he assumed Lindros learned his lesson and would start skating with his head up after the third concussion?

 

[91Joe95]

Heck, the league still penalized holding more than they do head shots. They are their own worst enemy.

 

[Player2BNamedL8r]

Of the three teams, the Devils were most frequently mentioned in relation to noncompliance. ...

 

[MJG-90]

Heck, the league still penalized holding more than they do head shots. They are their own worst enemy.

I'm sure there is more actual holding to be penalized than head shots. But your actual point is a concern. I don't understand why the NHL continues to act like their league is for tough guys. I'd prefer they go to the other side and err on the side of being too cautious. I think any head shot should be a 5 minute major and game misconduct (subject to video review). I don't care if the initial contact was to the shoulder or not. The players need to stop going that high with contact. It's not fundamentally necessary to the game.

 

[odshowtime]

Meanwhile, tom wilson's name is about to permanently stain the Stanley Cup.

 

[78SweetRevenge]

Meanwhile, tom wilson's name is about to permanently stain the Stanley Cup.

He's not the first thug to get his name on there. As a Pens fan, I'm sure a ton of people (especially in Boston) say the same about Matt Cooke.

 

[Aardvark86]

Meanwhile, tom wilson's name is about to permanently stain the Stanley Cup.

You’ll find it just below Matt Cooke’s.