NHL agent holds Gary Bettman accountable for the passing of 14-year NHL veteran
Never one to shy away from criticism, NHL agent Allan Walsh has taken aim at the league again following the diagnosis of an NHL veteran with CTE.
On Wednesday, TSN reported that Greg Johnson, a 14-year NHL veteran, was posthumously diagnosed with CTE, the brain disease associated with repetitive brain trauma in sports. The diagnosis came years after his passing.
NHL agent Allan Walsh, repeatedly known for calling out the NHL on various issues, has now taken aim at Gary Bettman, attributing the diagnosis to a league he believes consistently ignores CTE in former players and its own contribution to the disease.
A message directly to Gary Bettman - there is NHL player blood on your hands. #EndCTE
Johnson's daughter revealed in the TSN report that she knew little about CTE before her father's untimely passing. She is now urging athletes to be aware of the risks, something the NHL appears to be shying away from.
«I had no idea what CTE even stood for when my dad took his life,» Carson said in a statement released by the Boston-based Concussion Legacy Foundation. «Now understanding that the hits he endured throughout his hockey career damaged his brain, I want all athletes to understand the risks and I want the NHL to start acknowledging it exists and do more to protect its players so other daughters don't have to lose their fathers.»
Whether this report will change the views of Gary Bettman and the NHL remains unclear, but considering the widespread impact of CTE in sports, it would be a positive move for the league to engage in educating and protecting their players.
In light of this diagnosis, the NHL faces increasing pressure to acknowledge and address the impact of CTE on its players. As calls for better protection and education grow louder, the league has a crucial opportunity to lead the way in safeguarding the health and futures of its athletes.
The path forward may be challenging, but taking decisive action now could prevent further tragedies and ensure that players and their families receive the support and information they need. The responsibility to protect the heroes of the game lies not just in celebrating their achievements, but also in securing their well-being beyond the rink.
Source: Hockey Patrol
NHL agent blames Gary Bettman for the passing of 14 year NHL veteran
NHL agent blames Gary Bettman for the passing of 14 year NHL veteran
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