In recent times, one of the biggest sources of frustration in the National Hockey League (NHL) has been the consistency, or lack thereof, in the decisions made by the NHL's Department of Player Safety. Despite the NHL's attempts to crack down on dangerous plays, there seems to be a lack of clear guidelines, leading to varying rulings on similar incidents.
Recently, Pittsburgh Penguins' captain Sidney Crosby shared his thoughts on this issue during an appearance on the "32 Thoughts" podcast. When asked about what confuses players the most in today's NHL, Crosby didn't hesitate to address the inconsistency in suspensions as a major concern.
Crosby's words reflect the sentiments of many NHL fans who have long called for greater clarity and consistency in player safety rulings. However, whether the NHL can address these concerns and establish a more predictable system for assessing suspensions remains uncertain.
