Today we’re going to be talking about CTE and reflect on the way the League has handled illegal contact on the ice. Slew foots, knee-on-knees and head injuries have already become far too common in this season already, and since NHL player safety has so far proven to be both inconsistent and untrustworthy in how they evaluate and penalize players, the NHL lacking in player health and safety protections for both current and retired players, conversations around CTE are especially important for us to have. 

CW: This episode will involve light Discussions of suicide, depression, and anxiety 

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