Concussions

The New York Rangers' best defensemen, Marc Staal, has yet to play a game this year due to post concussion syndrome.  Monday, he was cleared for contact.  The announcement paves the way for his return to the team.

Let me see if I have this correct. Several ex-NFL players are suing the league because of concussions? This to me is like a fireman suing cause they have to face heat and smoke. Isn't this part of the territory former players? I don't mean to sound un-sympathetic towards the former players and I feel for their health issues but don't you accept certain risks with any profession...

In the seventh week of our season-long series of interviews, Brian Cady was able to catch up with Albany Devils head coach Rick Kowalsky. Despite last night's overtime loss to Syracuse at the Times Union Center, the Devils extend their point streak at home to a league-best 10 games, going 7-0-2-1 during that span.

Yes the NHL has a concussion problem. When players-not just the stars are dropping like flies we have a problem. I love the NHL but fear the fix will hurt if not ruin the game. I see the league taking the tough, physical play being penalized more and more and it bothers me...