‘When he expressed comments of Darcy Regier (Sabres D.-G.) that the guardians should have the same protection as quarterbacks in football, Shanahan shook his head. “I was hired to enforce the rules and punish those who transgress and not to establish them. If the league decides to protect the guards in this way, the regulations will be modified. In the meantime, I will continue to make my decisions to the best of my ability. But I repeat. The hunt for guards is far from open. The claim is completely irresponsible.”‘