Former Players Suing NHL Over Head-Related injuries

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A total of 29 former players have filed a concussion lawsuit against the NHL in Minnesota District Court. The suit claims that the NHL “failed to protect its players from head-related injuries”. I’m sure the referees, coaches, doctors, medical staff, and helmet manufacturers are all a little miffed. These guys were aware that Hockey is a contact sport, right?