GMs propose expanding head-shot rule

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    In an effort to reduce the number of dangerous blows to the head, NHL general managers are proposing a broader interpretation of Rule 48.

    The league originally implemented the rule at the outset of the season to eliminate blindside hits to the head.

    Meeting in Boston before Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals, the GMs recommended eliminating the term 'blindside' from the rule to allow more penalties to be called on a broader range of corresponding hits.

    Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=6642328
     

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