Former Blackhawk Dan Carcillo joins NHL concussion lawsuit

Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Dan Carcillo has joined the concussion lawsuit against the NHL.

Carcillo has long been outspoken about concussions and the NHL's failure to warn players about the potential risks regarding them, and hopes his involvement will further push the league to make changes.

"I'm not a bitter guy looking to hurt the NHL," Carcillo said, according to TSN's Rick Westhead. "I'm not out for money.

"I'll donate anything I get to research. I just want to put pressure on the NHL and educate and advocate for guys."

Carcillo - who joins a group of over 5,000 former NHL players seeking restitution from the league - played 474 games (regular season and playoffs) and suffered several concussions during his playing career.

The case is currently awaiting the decision of judge Susan Nelson as to whether it can proceed as a class action lawsuit.