I would be interested in learning two things before making a decision about changing rules to make the game safer.
1. Have the amount of acute injuries that occur each year increased or decreased over the last decade. (chronic injuries like bad backs and knees happen in non contact sports as well)
2. How do Current NHL players, and recently drafted players feel about the rules that keep them safe.
If the players are fine with the rules and the amount of acute injuries has gone down, then there shouldn't be a need for a drastic change. That said, if there are as many acute injuries, and the players don't feel that they rules keep them safe than the league to invest some time making improved rules.
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