from ESPN,

This week's Big Question: What do you think of the concussion protocol?

Auston Matthews, C, Toronto Maple Leafs: "I think it's pretty important, all these head injuries today, it's really important stuff that can affect you long-term. I think it's pretty important that they definitely make the right call and not take any chances on that. It could be pretty devastating."

Kevin Bieksa, D, Anaheim Ducks: "I've seen our trainer ask defensemen, 'Did you get hit there? How did you feel?' I haven't been through it yet. I'm not sure how it's working. You can always trick a trainer if you want to. There's still a lot of onus on the players. I know referees will come by and ask you sometimes if they think you got hit or they'll tell the trainer, 'Have a look at this guy in between periods.' It's a good thing. I know what they're trying to do because most of the time, the way we're wired, we're not going to leave the game unless we don't know where we are, unless we're confused, unless we're clearly concussed. A lot of these minor concussions where sometimes maybe we should step back, we would never do on our own, so it's good to have somebody else take over."

Joe Thornton, C, San Jose Sharks: "I know hockey players are tough guys and they want to play through anything and everything, but when there is a questionable hit to the head, I think it's good you take five minutes out of your game to go in and make sure you're OK. So I think it's great idea."

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