| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
n/a
deleted
4809 Posts |
 Posted - 03/11/2011 : 05:07:09
|
Poll Question:
In the wake of the Chara hit on Pachioretty, it is clear that the stanchions at the ends of the player's bench are a dangerous impediment that could be improved (ie angled, modified to collapse under a big hit, etc).
What will it take for the NHL to change them?
"Take off, eh?" - Bob and Doug
|
|
|
|
n/a
deleted
4809 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2011 : 05:50:06
|
The NHL has set precedents with things of this nature, implemented for the safety of the players:
On March 19, 2002, a young fan was killed just before her 14th birthday - Brittanie Cecil - by a deflected puck into the stands. At the beginning of the next season, the mesh netting at the end of the rink became mandatory in the NHL finally (european leagues had used them for years and years beforehand), even though some fans still grumbled about it.
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2002/10/02/safetynets021002.html
Love how they like to stress that it was the first and only time a fan was killed, then briefly touch on one severe injury another fan got, and then fail to mention any of the other dozens of serious injuries fans had sustained over the years.
So, that one took death.
* * * * *
For years, there were the solid posts, then it change to those annoying magnetic ones that would come off way too easily, and then the Marsh Flexible goal pegs came about, what the NHL uses now.
It took many injuries and concussions before it got there, however, and many hockey careers were ended because of it.
http://www.manningawards.ca/awards/winners/fmarsh-media.shtml
Many grievous injuries and player pressure resulted in this safety change.
"Take off, eh?" - Bob and Doug |
 |
|
|
FutureKesler
Rookie
Canada
122 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2011 : 07:20:39
|
The only reason the NHL will change, is if the sponsors pull out. The NHL doesn't out the care about the game anymore, all they care about is MONEY!!
Kesler is the TRUE Nucks Captain. |
|
|
|
Beans15
Moderator
Canada
8286 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2011 : 08:04:44
|
It looks like the NHLPA is trying to start something. Here is there response on the Chara hit by the NHLPA President:
“Player safety has always been, and continues to be, a great concern to the Players Association,” said Fehr in the statement. “In that regard, issues involving the boards and glass in NHL arenas have been a longstanding focus for the players.
“The serious nature of the injury suffered by Max Pacioretty in Montreal this week reinforces the importance of maximizing the safety in this area and highlights the need to look further into the matter. We will be inspecting the rink in Montreal, and elsewhere as needed, to make sure the appropriate padding is in place. We will continue to gather feedback from the membership, to ensure the safest possible work environment for our players.”
The guys on Sportsnet last night did a great comparison of that area of the ice in a number of different arenas and most commented that Montreal's boards/glass are the least forgiving in the league.
|
|
|
|
n/a
deleted
4809 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2011 : 08:24:43
|
So what you are saying Beans, is that after years of talking about it and wanting to change it, the NHLPA will talk about it again with the NHL.
So, more talking.
It's not like they don't already know how to fix, what to do, and what their options are. If a directive came out tonight from Bettman that all arenas had to comply with such-and-such a standard by x amount of time in the near future . . . it would be done.
Until then, expect lots of promises and . . . talking.
"Take off, eh?" - Bob and Doug |
|
|
| |
Topic |
|
|
|
What will it take to force the NHL to change? 
