Chris Simon fought 121 times during his professional hockey career, then he went bankrupt, sued the NHL and killed himself. And, as always, the hockey world will ultimately be OK with it
When you review how many enforcers there have been and how many reach this end then compare it to the suicide rate in sample population of aggressive men, what do you get? Then account for some selection bias for people prone to depression being drawn to the role of enforcer. Is it still just the fighting to blame? I think blaming one factor in any suicide is committing to simplistic falsity. You want to talk about the link between alcohol and suicide and the habitual alcoholism that has been linked to hockey players for a century? Ban alcohol sales at games and suspend players for drinking as well if we're looking at root causes.
Yes fighting should be banned, but at the very least, the act should be punished with a game misconduct, and a automatic 3 game suspension. But it looks like Bettman will not step down anytime soon. However, after witnessing the Deslauries vs Reaves fight last night, it looks like the “Rempe” factor has led to more irrelevant/staged fighting has risen its ugly head again. Hopefully it’s just a blip.
Fighting is here to stay. They know the risks. Cindy is going to get it...Why? Cause without enforcers star players get cheap shotted more than ever without fear of reprisal.
The connection between fighting, hard checking and CTE is clear as day by now!!!
Chris Simon stopped drinking as a teenager all together. Many people including me know this firsthand. Alcoholism did not kill him, CTE did!!! Wake the f**** up NHL!!!!! 😡🤬
How true it is. There also needs to be more financial stability for these players to be set up with a properly managed future. Athletes as these have a majority of the life without work or income.
Banning altogether it is ridiculous; with exceptions of course. Yes, there's a lot of them that die by taking their own life, But are we forgetting that he went bankrupt? U don't think that played any part? Also, others who have passed the same way were battling addiction which unfortunately most times ends this tragically.
He went bankrupt because he couldn't work anymore due to symptoms of CTE and other injuries he was suffering from hockey. If you don't know the symptoms of CTE, you should look it up (clearly that's the case) Also if you are referring to alcoholism as his addiction, he stopped drinking all together as a teenager.
Ok, so how much $ do athletes make in their lifetime?? If he didn't put $ away or have a financial advisor, then that's not everyone else's problem. Society needs to stop being so soft about things.. such as fighting, feelings, etc. Wonder what the stats are for boxing or MMA fighters, or are we.gonna ban that too? The writer of this article sounds like a whiner to me. He needs to report/write on the matter, mention a few things and move on. Besides, they don't even let them fight like they used to, and there are far more rules with hits, etc.. Getting more strict is gonna be pointless of playing the game.
When you review how many enforcers there have been and how many reach this end then compare it to the suicide rate in sample population of aggressive men, what do you get? Then account for some selection bias for people prone to depression being drawn to the role of enforcer. Is it still just the fighting to blame? I think blaming one factor in any suicide is committing to simplistic falsity. You want to talk about the link between alcohol and suicide and the habitual alcoholism that has been linked to hockey players for a century? Ban alcohol sales at games and suspend players for drinking as well if we're looking at root causes.
Now that was well said. It sounds like this author needs to go write about other sports.
Fighting should be banned. Period.
Wah !😩 stop 🛑, it barely happens anymore.
You just lost your man card Sally
How do you write this article and not even mentioned his Colorado Avalanche career??
Yes fighting should be banned, but at the very least, the act should be punished with a game misconduct, and a automatic 3 game suspension. But it looks like Bettman will not step down anytime soon. However, after witnessing the Deslauries vs Reaves fight last night, it looks like the “Rempe” factor has led to more irrelevant/staged fighting has risen its ugly head again. Hopefully it’s just a blip.
110% wrong. If you wanna watch tennis 🎾, watch tennis 🎾.. enough outta you and your murlarky
Fighting is here to stay. They know the risks. Cindy is going to get it...Why? Cause without enforcers star players get cheap shotted more than ever without fear of reprisal.
You are a blind idiot!!!!!
The connection between fighting, hard checking and CTE is clear as day by now!!!
Chris Simon stopped drinking as a teenager all together. Many people including me know this firsthand. Alcoholism did not kill him, CTE did!!! Wake the f**** up NHL!!!!! 😡🤬
How true it is. There also needs to be more financial stability for these players to be set up with a properly managed future. Athletes as these have a majority of the life without work or income.
Banning altogether it is ridiculous; with exceptions of course. Yes, there's a lot of them that die by taking their own life, But are we forgetting that he went bankrupt? U don't think that played any part? Also, others who have passed the same way were battling addiction which unfortunately most times ends this tragically.
He went bankrupt because he couldn't work anymore due to symptoms of CTE and other injuries he was suffering from hockey. If you don't know the symptoms of CTE, you should look it up (clearly that's the case) Also if you are referring to alcoholism as his addiction, he stopped drinking all together as a teenager.
Ok, so how much $ do athletes make in their lifetime?? If he didn't put $ away or have a financial advisor, then that's not everyone else's problem. Society needs to stop being so soft about things.. such as fighting, feelings, etc. Wonder what the stats are for boxing or MMA fighters, or are we.gonna ban that too? The writer of this article sounds like a whiner to me. He needs to report/write on the matter, mention a few things and move on. Besides, they don't even let them fight like they used to, and there are far more rules with hits, etc.. Getting more strict is gonna be pointless of playing the game.
Life isn't fair. Period.
Thanks for continuing to discuss the topic and it’s unfortunate it’s needed.
Go watch tennis if you cant stand fighting. Fighting is a way to police the game, its a real man's sport
Lol I'm over here like why are these people whining? Go watch table tennis 😂