GRAB A BRAIN, PROTECT A BRAIN

North-South vs. East-West, give me a break ! Is this the best the NHL brass can muster? Speaking their language for a moment. The players are the leagues "commodity", would you not protect them in every way possible? We are aware that "head shots" of any description are plain and simple dangerous to player's health. I can not fathom the age old argument that the game is faster, players bigger, stronger...blah, blah, blah. Look, once upon a time, tripping and slashing were deemed infractions, and thusly penalized. Any hit to the head can also be deemed accordingly. I am sickened by the hesitation to act by the league and repulsed by the notion that dangerous "head shots" can be categorized, and even acceptable in some instances. The NHL powers that be, can and are capable of doing the right thing, but resistance is strangely a typical response. Do not mistaken my stance on this issue as advocacy for "no hit hockey."  Clean, hard physical play is a requirement of the best league in the world, but what do owners stand to lose by eliminating a pervasive, debilitating and irresponsible act.? I do not have the answer...I am not sure who they are trying to please or more aptly, appease. Why not make the new rule, if one is implemented, plain and simple. How about this NHL "BRAINTRUST," -No intentional hits to the head are permitted, end of story. The frightening fallout to the league may mean they would have to explain putting their players health first instead of say, potential growth and expansion. Can they handle the truth? We'll soon see.    Sincerely Mark Presley