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NHLPA Could Lead The Way
by Paul on 08/02/07 at 12:20 PM ET
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from Adam Proteau of the Hockey News,
Imagine, if you will, a press conference with the current NHLPA leadership assembled near the podium. Then imagine one of the players – say, Eric Lindros or Robyn Regehr – stepping to the microphone and making a speech like this:
Beginning today, the NHLPA is rededicating its commitment to the sport of hockey and to the fans who support the game. In doing so, we’re taking measures no professional athlete union has taken before.
Firstly, we’re instituting our own program to test for steroids, human growth hormone and other performance-enhancing drugs. Our members have agreed to random, multiple blood and urine tests; the program will be implemented by an independent firm, and testing will occur throughout the regular season, playoffs, and off-season.
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The probably won’t because it would be an incredible act of maturity in taking responsibility for the game and its reputation. It would be a safer working environment for all the players, though--and the owners certainly aren’t going to do anything like that unless it would cost them a lot of money not to do so.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 08/02/07 at 02:04 PM ET
On the other hand, no one knows who will be in command of the NHLPA in the future or how forward thinking that individual is.
Of course the onus is on the players but why wouldn’t they want to control their own destiny rather than have the NHL dictate it.
Posted by Ted from Innisfil, Ont. on 08/02/07 at 05:38 PM ET
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Almost makes you wonder why they wouldn’t do that, especially the testing part. Considering our reputation in the US, we could use the help to rise above everything else. Who wants to watch juiced jocks, players who can’t play through a protective piece of plastic, or see players taken out in their prime anyways?
Posted by NHLHobo on 08/02/07 at 12:55 PM ET