If anyone hasn’t listened to the AVFTB webcast (Retaliation is not justification) I really recommend that you do. Apart from the expected reactions from players and fans etc,you will hear the views of Dr. Victoria Silverwood, an expert in the field of concussion who advises and represents NHL players who have suffered concussions.
She is as unequivocal in her statements as she is scathing in her opinion of DOPS. If as a league we are not taking seriously her views and opinions and indeed not accepting the repeated offers of voluntary help from someone qualified to be consulted by the NHL (the best league in the world) then I feel there could be a very high price to pay.
This league has a DUTY OF CARE to its players and this appalling DOPS ruling does nothing to promote that duty of care, moreover it seems to give the impression that DOPS is not independent and unbiased and favours a certain team or teams.
Simon Kirkham as head of DOPS should in my opinion resign today as his position is now untenable and the league need to revisit this ruling as the consequences for potential criminal and or civil actions could be catastrophic for the game we all love so much!