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Geoff Molson’s name has come up in the latest emails produced concerning concussions in the NHL.

Radio-Canada’s Enquête obtained an email exchange from Aug. 2, 2011 between Molson — owner of the Canadiens — and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. Molson expressed concern after reading an article on lawsuits filed by former football players against the NFL regarding concussions and brain damage. The email documents were produced by the NHL as part of a class-action lawsuit against the league filed by more than 100 players that is being heard in a Minnesota court.

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Writes Molson in the email exchange with Bettman obtained by Enquête:

“Gary,

Hope all is well.

FYI and in case you did not see this … as you know, I am aligned with what he says as mentioned in the BOG.

As an owner, the NFL lawsuits could put us at risk. Although we are making good progress, I don’t think it’s enough until any head hit is made illegal.

I hope we get there soon!