STATEMENT FROM NHLPA COMPETITION COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Statement from NHLPA Competition Committee Members Brian Campbell, Jeff Halpern, Ryan Miller, Mathieu Schneider and Jason Spezza regarding the League’s blindside hits to the head proposal:

“We have deliberated and endorsed to the NHLPA Executive Board the League’s proposal to implement supplemental discipline this season for blindside hits to the head. Our Executive Board will vote on this recommendation and we will respond back to the League with a decision in the next 24-48 hours.”