NHL Player Safety Readies A Heavy Hand After Ugly Game 6 Hit

Player Safety is moving toward a big decision after a hit from Game 6 that crossed the line hard enough to get everyone's attention. These are the moments when the league tries to draw a bright line, because the playoffs have a way of daring people to test it. The suspense is not just about discipline, but about how the next game changes if the hammer actually drops. In a league this tight, one ruling can echo well beyond the immediate series.