Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly. © Rob Grabowski- USA TODAY Sports
The NHL’s new concussion policy is designed to help injured players, but how much could it hurt the game?
Injuries are unavoidable in sports, and some injuries can be more detrimental than others. Head trauma is extremely common in a full contact sport like hockey, and depending on the severity of the trauma, can ruin a season or even end a career. Over the years, concussions have proven to be one of the most controversial injury related problems in the National Hockey League.
The NHL is currently facing several lawsuits regarding what little initiative they have taken thus far in reducing concussions and other head related trauma.