10 former players launch a class-action lawsuit against NHL . The deal , which also includes multimedia rights , will last 12 years and is the largest in NHL history . Players say the league has not done enough to protect players from concussion . Former National Hockey League All-Star Rick Vaive is 10 of the one players taking the action . NHL says it will `` defend the case vigorously '' and that it takes player safety `` very seriously ''
10 former players launch a class-action lawsuit against NHL . Players say the league has not done enough to protect players from concussion . Former National Hockey League All-Star Rick Vaive is 10 of the one players taking the action . NHL says it will `` defend the case vigorously '' and that it takes player safety `` very seriously ''