The family of former NHL defenseman Steve Montador is planning to sue the league after an examination of his brain following his death earlier this year found he was dealing with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Katie Strang of ESPN.com reports the health issue affects the brain and has been linked with individuals who have suffered multiple concussions. She also included a statement from the longtime player's father about the impact it had on his son:
First and foremost, our family has forever lost a son, brother, uncle and father.