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Originally Posted by Ron Bennett
Just as with Football players, NHL players have become too valuable to let get beaten up, and hence the ever increasing stricter rules and harsher penalties in both those sports.
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That's a great point - I wouldn't want my $8 million dollar man (not like I have one...) out for an extended period of time. Its good that Shanahan has got the balls to deal out some harsh justice, but he might be going just a little too far.
I'm reading a lot from players who are becoming hesitant to body check. Not the goons - those useless assholes will just cream anything to keep their over-paying jobs.
This strict enforcement is a direct result of Sidney Crosby's concussion and all of the bad press the league is getting because of head injuries.
The headshots have to go, but maybe the idiots that duck and/or turn
just before they get hit should be suspended, too.
Keep your stick on the ice - and keep your head up!