They just need to enforce the rules on the books. The amount of dangerous stuff that goes uncalled is a major problem. And then the wheel of Justice neuters the deterrent effect. The hit by Hamhuis on Bennett's head in the playoffs was a prime example and there are many others through the season every season.
Another way to enforce the rules would be to levy fines after games based on video review. If every slash to a star player's wrist cost 5K it would slow down in a hurry. If every head shot was 100K regardless if it got called during the game maybe things would be safer.
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