All Habs News — March 4, 2011

Last summer, former NHL tough guy Bob Probert died from a heart attack at the young age of 45.  Boston researchers have discovered that at the time of his death, Probert was suffering from a degenerative brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/concussions/probert-suffered-from-degenerative-brain-disease-scientists-find/article1927734/

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ESPN’s news magazine E:60 is also looking at head injuries in sports in a piece called Second Impacts.  The story features Preston Plevretes, a 24-year old former football linebacker, from LaSalle University in Philadelphia.  The video highlights the dangers of playing with a concussion that has not yet fully healed.

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5163151

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“New York Islanders forward Trevor Gillies has been suspended for 10 games for delivering a blow to the head of Cal Clutterbuck of the Minnesota Wild in Tuesday’s game at Nassau Coliseum.  Gillies will forfeit $60,975.60 in salary…”

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=555042&navid=DL|NHL|home

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Adrian Dater writing at Versus.com takes a look at the Best Fans in the NHL detailing his top five. According to Dater, Habs fans are number two in hockey. He reasons that Toronto Maple Leafs supporters, due to their ability to support the team during an extended period of misery, deserve the top spot.  What’s your opinion?

“2. Montreal Canadiens – Every single night, 21,000-plus fill the Bell Centre. Appetite for all things Habs knows no bounds.
They used to have a well-deserved rap for snobbery, who didn’t fully appreciate the many great teams in front of them…”

http://www.versus.com/blogs/nhl-expert-opinions/maple-leafs-fans-are-best-in-nhl/

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