Dr. Ann McKee, director of the Boston University CTE Center and chief of neuropathology for the VA Boston Healthcare System, said that Byers suffered from Stage 3 (of 4) of the progressive, degenerative brain disease, which has been linked to athletes in contact sports, including football and hockey. "With stage 3 disease like Lyndon Byers had, individuals almost always report cognitive symptoms, and 50% develop dementia," Dr. McKee said. "We thank the Byers family for this contribution to research, which brings us closer to our goal of diagnosing CTE during life and develop effective treatments for those still living."
The Russian centerman attended Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes at Bell Centre, which was won by the Canes 3-2 in overtime. Kuznetsov, wearing glasses that scream I own several vinyl records, sat in the upper bowl with his wife, Anastasia Kuznetsova, and his two children, Ecenia and Fedor. Notably, Ecenia was wearing a Habs jersey.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the National Hockey League have signed a memorandum of understanding designed to tighten coordination around professional hockey integrity and the fast-growing market for sports event contracts tied to NHL games.
