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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Things are different now though. Some players simply don't like to get hit and there's nothing wrong with laying the body on those guys in hopes of getting them off their games. However no player should ever play out of fear that his head may get taken off if he has possession of the puck on open ice.
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Fast paced contact sport.... Every player should absolutely fear his head may get taken off while he has possession of the puck. That's how you protect yourself.
If you feel like you're untouchable, you put yourself in vulnerable positions.
Until the NHL says there is no hitting allowed, players should protect themselves at all times while on the ice.
If you choose to earn millions of dollars by playing hockey, you are accepting the risks that come along with it. Just like any other profession with dangers.