Former NHL player Paul Bissonnette slams league schedule amid wave of Olympic-related injuries to top stars
A wave of injuries is hitting the NHL just before the Olympic break, sparking criticism over the demanding 82-game schedule. Analyst Paul Bissonnette advocates for a shorter season in Olympic years and a return to 1-8 playoff seeding to safeguard players. Several key Olympians are already sidelined, raising concerns about player health ahead of international play.
A wave of injuries is hitting the NHL just before the Olympic break, sparking criticism over the demanding 82-game schedule. Analyst Paul Bissonnette advocates for a shorter season in Olympic years and a return to 1-8 playoff seeding to safeguard players. Several key Olympians are already sidelined, raising concerns about player health ahead of international play.
