NHL Players' Union Files Grievance Over NHL's New Player Safety Protocol The National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) has taken a bold step in advocating for player safety by filing a grievance against the league's new concussion protocol. The protocol, which aims to reduce the number of hits to the head and increase penalties for reckless play, has been met with resistance from some players who feel it will alter the game's physicality. The grievance marks a significant escalation in the ongoing debate between the NHL and its players over the balance between safety and competitiveness. As the NHLPA pushes for changes to the protocol, fans and players alike are left wondering what the future of the sport holds.