Can the NHL Change the Culture of Dirty Play by Some NHL Players?
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Can the NHL Change the Culture of Dirty Play by Some NHL Players?

Maple Grove : MN : USA | Jul 03, 2012 at 1:20 PM PDT
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This past playoff season saw many dirty plays by NHL players. Some of those dirty hits involved boarding or hits to an opposing player's head. I will focus on hits to the head and boarding penalties for the purpose of this discussion. Do I feel that the NHL and Garry Bettman can change the culture of this type of dirty play by NHL players?

To be honest, I'm not sure. If Bettman and league officials believe that it brings in more revenue and don't care about the safety of the players, then it will be impossible to change this culture. In some respects, allowing grown men to fight each other and saying that its part of the game, lends itself to a culture of brutality and violence.
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Anthony Bloch is based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States of America, and is a Reporter for Allvoices.
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Posted By Adebanjos Adebanjos | 11 months ago
Excellent job my friend - rated up.
Posted By Selanne Anthony Bloch | 11 months ago
Thanks. I appreciate it!
Posted By ahol888 Adrian Holman | 11 months ago
The answer to your title is no because big hits are the only thing that draws people into the seats for the American franchises.
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