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Originally Posted by pylon
NOBODY is forcing these guys to do what they do. If they are worried about the dangers, then don't play. The rsks are well known and documented...
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Again, I would argue that the specific risks of CTE are not well known, but this is another matter. The problem with your post is that it does not address the real issue, which is this: The League is being charged with culpability for their failure to promote a safe working environment, and for their complicit endangerment of player safety and long term well being. The problem at issue in the cited case is that Montador was allegedly prematurely cleared to play. At this point his decision was not an informed one, because the expert opinion is disingenuous. So no, he was not at this point aware, nor likely worried about the dangers
because he was told that there was nothing to worry about.
The larger issue is that the NHL promotes a working environment that dramatically increases one's risk of developing CTE, and it is completely unnecessary. If the NHL is in a position to take preventative measures to dramatically reduce the players risks of developing CTE, then they are obligated to do so. The levels of stress and ensuing effects of your own profession may not be as readily avoidable, but I see no good reason whatsoever for professional sports organizations and leagues to do what needs to be done to prevent their players from sustaining irreparable, serious brain damage.