Report: Former NHL players close to $18.9M settlement in concussion lawsuit

The class-action concussion lawsuit former NHL players filed in 2016 is close to being settled for $18.9 million, according to Forbes' Mike Ozanian. The players would get $6.9 million as a group, which is $22,000 per player.

The case is about NHL players who say they suffered concussions during their playing careers, whether the league and its teams did enough to ensure player safety at the time, and what responsibility the league has today.

In an email obtained by Forbes, the law firm representing the former players recommends that its clients accept the league's settlement offer.

Dan Carcillo, who played in 429 NHL games, is one of more than 100 former players involved in the lawsuit. Carcillo led the league in penalty minutes twice and suffered numerous concussions during his career.

In March, he talked about his reasons for joining the lawsuit.

"I'm not a bitter guy looking to hurt the NHL," Carcillo said. "I'm not out for money. I'll donate anything I get to research. I just want to put pressure on the NHL and educate and advocate for guys."

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