Bob Probert's death could affect NHL lives

Study of hockey enforcer's brain shows evidence of a degenerative disease found in boxers and football players. Findings come at a sensitive time for the NHL, which hasn't wanted to ban fighting.Bob Probert might have been the most feared NHL player who ever raised a fist, a wild brawler who often skated off bloodied and battered but to enthusiastic applause. He spent 16 seasons as an enforcer for the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings, avenging slights against teammates and energizing his team.

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