It’s an age-old question, that of the hockey injury. The self-proclaimed toughest sport has thrived on its’ big hits and tough guys. All these hits do eventually take its toll on players, and the NHL seems behind the times when it comes to injuries, most notably head injuries.
Why am I throwing the Ottawa Senators into this piece? Recency. The Sens lost an incredibly key player before the puck was even dropped this season. Clarke MacArthur a top-six left winger was cleaned out on the boards with an unnecessary hit from Patrick Sieloff. It would be the wingers’ fourth concussion in 19 months.