The NHL's deputy commissioner, Bill Daly, stated that the league's viewpoint on the link between chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and repeated blows to the head has not changed. This comes after the family of former NHL enforcer Chris Simon claimed that he struggled immensely from CTE, which can only be diagnosed posthumously. Simon's bankruptcy filing in 2017 mentioned his inability to work due to injuries sustained during his hockey career, and he reported symptoms linked to CTE.
When asked whether the NHL ’s viewpoint on the link between chronic traumatic encephalopathy – better known as CTE – and repeated blows to the head has changed, the league’s deputy commissioner , Bill Daly , said on Wednesday it has not.Bettman was asked today about Chris Simon ’s suicide and his family’s statement with their belief that he has CTE , which can only be diagnosed posthumously. “Chris’ passing is tragic, it’s sad. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
And, you know, on all of…The question was raised after the family of Chris Simon said the former NHL enforcer died by suicide this week. In a, the family said they “strongly believes and witnessed firsthand, that Chris struggled immensely from CTE which unfortunately resulted in his death.” CTE can only be diagnosed posthumously, so the family’s belief is conjecture at this point, which can be confirmed if his brain is donated to science for examination. Simon filed for bankruptcy in 2017, with debts owed including more than $128,000 of child support. At the time, he claimed he was unable to work as a result of injuries sustained during his hockey career., Simon said he had symptoms linked to CTE, including depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, stemming from brain trauma suffered while playing hockey. CTE has been associated with concussions and headshots, resulting in traumatic brain injurie
NHL Viewpoint CTE Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Repeated Blows Head Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly Chris Simon Suicide Family Diagnosis Posthumously Bankruptcy Child Support Symptoms Concussions Headshots Traumatic Brain Injuries
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