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.
Habs ordered 24 shirts with neck protection to make them available to their players. Suspect a couple might try them soon in practice.
– Eric Engels (@EricEngels) November 6, 2023
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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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In gusto
– The forward knows he has to give more.
Josh Anderson faced the music today.
No goals in 11 games, he takes the blame and knows his importance to the team’s success in this transition year.https://t.co/tYBffdXXOJ?
– Alexandre Gascon (@GasconAlexandre) November 6, 2023
– Mike Grier is tired of seeing his club be atrocious.
#SJSharks GM Mike Grier met with his players on Monday morning. It was a one-way conversation.
“There are certain things I won’t tolerate and some of that stuff has been happening, and I them know that.
https://t.co/JwGcSgmqEt– Curtis Pashelka (@CurtisPashelka) November 6, 2023
– He plays a big part in his club’s success.
Rudy Gobert seems to be finding his place with the Wolves. https://t.co/f5qFDGeayN
– AlleyOop360 (@AlleyOop360) November 6, 2023
– A page could be turning at the Patriots.
Soon the end of Bill Belichick’s reign? 🤔 https://t.co/6SHPS1cqFY
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) November 6, 2023