NHLPA forms CTE advisory committee
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NHL can't laterally change the rules to reduce head injuries themselves. Union has to agree to those rule changes themselves thus it becomes a CBA issue.
Maybe this would get players to knock it off with the dumb stupid hits that cause head injuries.
Maybe this would get players to knock it off with the dumb stupid hits that cause head injuries.
LadyStanley
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@gstommylee yes, they cannot unilaterally make rule changes, but they can propose them to the competition committee which makes recommendations and the GMs vote on it.
Not a direct CBA discussion item. But could be involved in CBA discussions, especially if the union wants $$ for long term care and/or research.
Not a direct CBA discussion item. But could be involved in CBA discussions, especially if the union wants $$ for long term care and/or research.
i don't see NHL/PA banning fighting/body checking. Players want to be able to police themselves and the league wants the sport to be exciting for the fans.
That's not going to happen.. Player union /nhl won't ban fighting/body checking.. Just like NFL won't ban tackling.
You turn NHL into no contact hockey and any popularity it has goes down the drain and people will just stop watching. Fan won't pay that kind of money to see no contact at all.
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