From
where I sit it looks like we got a reminder of how it's just a
game...
With
Rich Peverley potentially fighting for his life, everything between
the Stars and Blue Jackets became trivial. The speed with which
everyone on both benches responded should be commended. Trainers
from Dallas and Columbus, along with a doctor from the crowd, quickly
moved to stabilize Peverley and administer treatment. The trainers
on every team, no matter what sport, are all too often overlooked.
They put in as much, if not more, time than the players and never get
much in the way of credit. Today, that credit is being paid in full.
There should also be credit given to the NHL for mandating teams
have AEDs at every bench. As we saw in the tragic death of Alexi Cherepanov, if proper, immediate help isn't given the outcome can be
devastating. Rich Peverley got the treatment he needed and we all
got a reminder about the speed with which something can go terribly
wrong.
At
least that's how I see it...and I sit in the cheap seats.
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