The NHL Has Been Sued Over the Death of a Former Player
Concussions are one of the scariest epidemics in hockey. While players can bounce back, effects usually follow them into their futures.
It is a terrifying reality about the sport, and unfortunately, it has caused some players to lose their lives.
One of these players was Steve Montador, who suffered eleven concussions during his playing career. He passed away eight years ago, from an accidental overdose, and it was discovered he was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.
Montador suffered at least 11 documented concussions in NHL, inc. 4 in 12 weeks in 2012, his family has said.
(Steve actually had 19 documented concussions, Dr. Charles Tator told a govt hearing in 2019.)
Montador's father has been locked in an 8-year legal battle with the NHL.
(Steve actually had 19 documented concussions, Dr. Charles Tator told a govt hearing in 2019.)
Montador's father has been locked in an 8-year legal battle with the NHL.
Montador's surviving family sued the NHL for their negligence to protect him and other players, and the league will officially be going on trial.
The league will likely go on trial in 2024, and hopefully it will spark meaningful change in the league. No player should lose their life for following their dream.
Source: Blade of Steel
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