The NHL and lawyers for retired players say a tentative settlement has been reached in a lawsuit brought against the league over head injuries.
The league and players' lawyers announced Monday a tentative, non-class settlement after months of court-ordered mediation.
The lawsuit, consolidated in federal court in Minnesota, involved more than 100 former players who accused the NHL of failing to better prevent head trauma or warn players of risks.
The total monetary value of the tentative settlement is just under $19-million U.S. and would provide each player who decides to participate a $22,000 payment and the potential for up to $75,000 in medical coverage.
One retired player who was part of the concussion lawsuit against the league is calling the tentative settlementĀ an "insulting attempt at a settlement."
Daniel Carcillo is urging his fellow players not to accept the settlement and called on Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky for help, saying that "lack of pressure from former players is a direct result of this insulting attempt at a settlement."