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dammage79 · 08-19-2018, 10:48 AM

I've always been of the mindset that professional athletes have always known what they signed up for when they got to the pros. And even with the knowledge gained the past decade regarding CTE parents still put their kids through hockey or football knowing full well there's a potential negative outcome.

I'm okay with fighting and goonery being widdled down to nothing as it is still used but on a more limited basis.

I can't say the same about football as their contracts are not guaranteed but in hockey they are assured their pay for the risks they take on willingly.

And I also feel that even in the short period of time that CTE and realted concussion issues have been discovered, the protective equipment has evolved to help prevent injuries.

I don't feel they need to eliminate hitting or checking, we just need time for the equipment to catch up.

08-19-2018, 10:48 AM	#8
dammage79 Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary Exp:	I've always been of the mindset that professional athletes have always known what they signed up for when they got to the pros. And even with the knowledge gained the past decade regarding CTE parents still put their kids through hockey or football knowing full well there's a potential negative outcome. I'm okay with fighting and goonery being widdled down to nothing as it is still used but on a more limited basis. I can't say the same about football as their contracts are not guaranteed but in hockey they are assured their pay for the risks they take on willingly. And I also feel that even in the short period of time that CTE and realted concussion issues have been discovered, the protective equipment has evolved to help prevent injuries. I don't feel they need to eliminate hitting or checking, we just need time for the equipment to catch up.