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The Canadiens have ordered 24 jerseys that protect players’ necks.

In the NHL, neck protectors are not mandatory.

Players are free to make their own decisions about equipment use, a rule that many feel should be changed after the unfortunate events that led to Adam Johnson’s death.

What’s important at the end of the day is that the guys are safe on the ice. That’s why they all wear helmets to protect their heads… Because, of course, head injuries can be very dangerous.

The neck protector debate has been raging for the past week, and rightly so. One player died after being hit in the throat with a skate…

The Habs obviously got the message. Eric Engels published a tweet in which we discover that the Montreal organization has ordered 24 jerseys with neck protection, which is good news for player safety.

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Anyone who’s ever played field hockey will recognize what I’m about to say.

Wearing a neck protector on the ice isn’t distracting. It doesn’t restrict movement or interfere with a player’s work.

Some will say it’s a little warmer with the neck protector on, and that’s true. But personally, I’d rather be warm, knowing that the risks are limited, than worried about what might happen to me on the ice.

A skate, a stick or a puck hitting your neck… It’s unforgiving. It’s simply dangerous, and if the league really wanted to prioritize the health of its players, it would act quickly.

Why wouldn’t they want to protect the players in the first place? That’s the killer question.

Now, let’s wait and see which Habs players decide to try on said jersey. It’s up to them.

Who knows… Maybe by the end of the year, we’ll have a chance to see players who look like Tomas Plekanec.

And I’d like to see that happen.

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