concussions

Silver Nuggets: Jason Spezza in the scoring race

Peter Raaymakers Dec 21 2011, 1:00p

A look at how likely it is that Jason Spezza win the 2011-12 NHL scoring race, plus some headlines from 21 December 2011.

When the policemen fail to do the policing

Peter Raaymakers Nov 4 2011, 11:17a

On how a failure to suspend offences results in players feeling a need to police themselves.

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"Concussions have become a serious problem in the lives of current and former NFL players, and the...

posted by DarrenM, Dec 09, 2009

"Concussions have become a serious problem in the lives of current and former NFL players, and the only way to nip this thing in the bud is to make the players accountable," [NFL commissioner] Goodell said. "Ten thousand dollars for the first concussion, $30,000 for the second, and $70,000 for the third. Hopefully these fines will make our players think twice before they have their brains jostled against the insides of their skulls."

— -The Onion, "NFL To Fine Players For Getting Concussions"

Another concussion-reducing product making the rounds

DarrenM Nov 9 2009, 9:00a

NHL and AHL players are starting to use the Mahercor mouthpiece in an effort to curb the concussion epidemic.

Concussions? Check Your Headgear

DarrenM Oct 8 2009, 7:00a

Silver Seven tries to figure out why only eleven NHL players are wearing the new M11 helmet that protects against concussions.

Silver Seven, an Ottawa Senators community

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