CONTROVERSY: How Should the NHL Handle Playoff Player Safety?

About this episode

The episode discusses how the NHL should address player safety during the playoffs following a controversial hit, along with insights on ongoing playoff series.

How should the NHL handle playoff player safety issues in the wake of the Taylor Hall hit on Jake Sanderson? Plus which 3-0 series are the most entertaining and a look at a big week of Stanley Cup Playoff action ahead.

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Host: Locked On Podcast Network

Topics covered

• NHL
• playoff player safety
• Stanley Cup Playoffs
• controversy
• hockey analysis

Keywords

• NHL
• player safety
• Stanley Cup Playoffs
• Taylor Hall
• Jake Sanderson
• hockey
• playoff analysis

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Organizations: NHL

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