Should the NHL take stronger action to define and penalize 'clean' hits?

Banning all hits would remove the subjective gray area that stricter regulations can never fully fix, drastically cutting serious injuries by eliminating physical contact entirely. While opponents argue hits are part of hockey's identity, data from non-contact leagues show skill and speed can keep the game exciting without risking players' long-term health.

Yeah, the NHL really needs to tighten up what counts as a clean hit. Hockey’s physical, sure, but the line between tough and dangerous is blurry rn, and players are getting hurt more often. Clearer rules would protect players better and make it easier for refs to call out bad hits without debates dragging on. Also, fans want action that’s exciting but not recklessly brutal. So, stricter standards wouldn’t kill the game’s spirit; they'd just keep it safer.

keeping the current rules makes sense because hockey is inherently physical and hits are part of the game’s identity. banning all hits would take away the edge and excitement that fans and players expect. plus, the NHL already has penalties for dangerous or reckless plays, so the system can handle dangerous hits without overreaching. the focus should be on consistency in officiating rather than changing the rules completely.

nah the NHL over-polices hits rn, hockey's supposed to be physical by nature. if u start banning halfway legit hits, u kill what makes the game intense and fans want to watch. let players settle it on ice, not in rulebooks.