Carcillo offers advice to ex-players struggling with concussion symptoms

Dan Carcillo is weighing in on a conversation started by Steve Downie.

The latter recently took to Twitter to rip the Arizona Coyotes and Dave Tippett, and later Don Cherry, with a view to exposing how players of his stature are perceived and treated within hockey culture.

Carcillo, a former NHL forward and tough guy in his own right, offered a thoughtful response, urging former players to seek workers compensation in the absence of meaningful support from the NHL and even the Players' Association.

@stevedownie23 my thoughts on why players keep falling through the cracks and seek help through @Ch5foundation #concussion #nhl #nhlpa pic.twitter.com/cH7bqz4MAe

- Daniel Carcillo (@CarBombBoom13) December 26, 2016

Carcillo, whose career was cut short due to concussions, has since started Chapter 5, a non-profit organization aimed at helping NHL players after their playing days are over.

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