Brendan Shanahan departed from his usual script during his most recent suspension announcement to express his disappointment with a few of NHLPA members. “The NHL Department of Player Safety is overworked and stretched to the limit because certain players are doing whatever the hell they like and not focusing on hockey. I’m talking about enforcers and their inability to protect their teammates and take care of the rats”.
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Monday, 14 October 2013
Fighting Vs Visors – Does the NHL Care About Player Safety
The recent concussion suffered by George Parros and yesterday’s seizure suffered by USHL player Dylan Chanter, both as a result of a fight, got me thinking about visors. The NHL was gravely concerned about eye injuries and last January decided to grandfather in the mandatory wearing of protective face shields. I find it very strange that they brought in a rule that protects a few players while many more suffer serious injuries during a fight.
Saturday, 5 October 2013
Fighting In Hockey Debate – NHLPA Has The Last Word
Last Tuesday George Parros was taken from the game on a stretcher after hitting the ice face first while engaged in a fight with Colton Orr. The last 4 days has been full of media coverage and blog posts calling for the end of fighting in hockey. In response we also heard from current players on a wide range of teams providing vocal support for the role of the enforcer. The latter group has the final say on any change in penalties or efforts to reduce fighting.
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