In Rick Westhead's groundbreaking feature, Lifetime Penalty, there are multiple legal documents and emails mentioned. The full version of those documents are included on this page for your viewing pleasure.

In addition, you can watch the entire W5 feature in two parts directly below.

 

W5: Lifetime Penalty, part one

A W5-TSN joint investigation looks into the brain injuries suffered by NHL players during careers filled with big hits and brutal fights.

 

W5: Lifetime Penalty, part two

Mike Peluso and Dan LaCouture suffered multiple brain injuries during their NHL careers. They are now part of a class action lawsuit.


 

NHL's motion to dismiss

The NHL denied any claims of wrongdoing and filed a motion to dismiss the former players' class action suit. The league maintains it has done everything to ensure player safety, including developing the Concussion Program to address the issue of head injuries. 

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Class action lawsuit filed by former NHL players

The class action lawsuit filed by former NHL players claims the league was aware of the danger of concussions and failed to warn them. It also alleges that the NHL downplayed the severity of the issue for the sake of profits.    

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Colin Campbell email to Mike Milbury

In this email released by the courts, NHL senior executive vice-president of hockey operations Colin Campbell explains to former player, coach and general manager Mike Milbury how the league views "intent to injure," while adding the job of the league is to "sell rivalries" and "sell and promote hate."

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Emails between Gary Bettman, Bill Daly and NHL lawyer Julie Grand

This email released by the court that reveals the NHL was actively addressing the issues surrounding concussions in the sport.

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