Further to this:
I cornered Carcillo after the day was done, letting him know my support of his initiative. I asked him a couple of questions about this.
-What's the NHLPA's position on this and how are they currently communicating this issue to players?
- They largely aren't because they know they are liable at this point. There are a few cases ongoing that need to be resolved before they can state a more progressive position on this issue. They are aware of the problem, but due to legal proceedings, they can't really do anything at the moment. There is also a massive class-action suit coming that limits their ability to act, because if they admit knowledge, they are liable.
He goes on to say...
-I have footage of Bettman and others in the upper ranks of administration stating in front of courts that a punch occurring during a hockey fight is less destructive than boxers with all their padding and wrapping on their fists. They are in deep trouble once the data has been presented.
*I edited out the "####in's" which were every other word with Carcillo. It wasn't surprising to hear him talk that way once he was away from the podium.
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