Yup. There are so many reasons to give the kids’ long-term health top priority. First, you owe it to the player, personally and for his future at the next level. Also, our program must be trusted by teams with future interests in these kids to protect their long term health. At the front end prior to NCAA hockey, future prospects will hear from their advisers and coaches, including CHL, if UND doesn’t put its players’ health above its own immediate desire to win.
When there is any doubt, let them heal and give the next kid a chance to contribute.