I hope the retired players win this lawsuit. The NHL may talk the talk, but when push comes to shove, they don't really care. Or they are afraid that if they came clean, and made drastic rule changes in regards to player safety, maybe it would make the NHL look like there really is a problem in the league with concussion related injuries, and CTE. The current NHL argument is that the data is inconclusive, as to the link between concussions and CTE later in life.
If there is any doubt look at Crosby's most recent concussion. He's playing again in less than a week, his reaction time is clearly affected. I still think he would have never tripped on Holtby's skates, and went head first into the boards. I'm still worried that if the Penguins make it to the Final, Crosby may end up with a career, or even life-threatening head injury. Not sure if Crosby just went on the Penguin team doctors opinion, or had a second opinion done by a medical professional, who is an impartial source.
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