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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
I really don't care what players have to say about it. I think they are perhaps the worst group to talk to when it comes to their own safety. This is a group that at one point didn't want to wear helmets or visors.
They also grew up in hockey culture which would have informed and influenced their opinion.
The anecdotes are just anecdotes.
Is there any actual measured proof?
As fighting has gone down in the NHL have the instances of serious non fighting offenses gone up?
EDIT: I will add that my view is that if this is true, then even then, it should be solved by the NHL implementing more consistent and serious punishment for serious infractions. The fact that fighting is viewed to be a way that this sport needs to enforce its own rules - is silly. As silly as plunking a batter still being a part of baseball culture.
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Do you also tell woman what they should do? Do you tell people what religion they should be? Do you tell bpeople they shouldn't drink or smoke? Donyou castize people for eating like ####? Etc etc
If the players don't mind it then let them decide for themselves. Otherwise your just another person telling them how they should live their lives . It dosen't have any effect on your health and well being. Just another person with to much free time telling others what they should and shouldn't do.