Surprise Press Conference Unveils Major Update On Carey Price's Future In The NHL
The Montreal Canadiens hosted a Q&A with the media and team doctor David Mulder today. He covered a wide range of topics, including the nature of Carey Price's injury and his opinion on fighting in the NHL.
Canadiens Team Doctor Reveals Details Of Price's Injury
Dr. Mulder was asked about the nature of Carey Price's career-ending injury and what he had to say what quite revealing.
He not only confirms that it was the knee injury that ended his career, but also goes into details. Once a joint loses all its cartilage, there is no getting it back. Given how demanding the goalie position in hockey is, especially on your knees, it stands to reason that this injury ended Price's career on the ice for good.
Official NHL Doctor Calls on NHL To Ban Fighting
Dr. Mulder went on to discuss advancements in player safety as well as the importance of protecting player's heads. He acknowledges the league's advancements in technology, specifically mentioning helmet design, while also mentioning that fighting is still very dangerous and serves no real purpose other than to injure yourself and an opponent.
The entire press conference can be seen on the Canadiens X account. The embedded post below contains the link to the full hour long ordeal. It is very insightful and the topics discussed here are at the beginning of the conference if you do not want to watch the whole thing.
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