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CalgaryFan1988 · 12-09-2015, 03:30 PM

I don't really understand what "TheAlpineOracle" is trying to argue. The NFL knows that headshots cause brain damage and have changed their rules over the past few seasons to adjust. The NHL knows the same thing.....

The Montador family is essentially stating that the NHL should have been more aware of the risks they were putting players into before they finally adjusted the rules to make things safer.

Do you not think it's the responsibility of the NHL to make their players as safe as they could have, before the rule changes came into effect?

If they changed the rules to what they are now, say 20 years ago, do you think Montador would still be alive? I have to think he would be.

12-09-2015, 03:30 PM	#133
CalgaryFan1988 Franchise Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Exp:	I don't really understand what "TheAlpineOracle" is trying to argue. The NFL knows that headshots cause brain damage and have changed their rules over the past few seasons to adjust. The NHL knows the same thing..... The Montador family is essentially stating that the NHL should have been more aware of the risks they were putting players into before they finally adjusted the rules to make things safer. Do you not think it's the responsibility of the NHL to make their players as safe as they could have, before the rule changes came into effect? If they changed the rules to what they are now, say 20 years ago, do you think Montador would still be alive? I have to think he would be.