The NHL’s GM meetings wrapped up Wednesday in Boca Raton, Fla., and while they talked about many things, the only immediate change is the implementation of the new concussion protocol.
NHL GM’s Show No Support For Blanket Head Hit Rule, Says Commissioner Gary Bettman
Player safety was yet again the focus at Day 2 of the NHL’s GM Meetings in Boca Raton, Fla. on Tuesday, and the most important news of the day came when Commissioner Gary Bettman announced that there is no support for a rule that would completely ban head shots.
Bettman looked cool and collected in his white summer shirt, although admittedly he does look a little off when he doesn’t have a tie on. You can tell why they have this event in Florida every year, though. In any event, he discussed how the GM’s differ when it comes to the topic of head hits.
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