Should the NHL mandate neck protectors?

Habsfan84 · 03-17-2008, 03:19 PM

I was wondering what your take on the whole neck protector's being mandatory for all NHL players. This all started from Zednik getting his throat cut by a teamates skate a while back.

What do you think the NHL should do?

John F · 03-17-2008, 05:09 PM

The Zednik incident was rare. Though I support better protection for the players whole heartedly, my bigger concern is for protection of the players faces (making face shields or masks mandatory)

WingsForDinner · 03-17-2008, 05:10 PM

No

They limit mobility (although not drastically) and that in itself could lead to some dangerous events on the ice if a player physically cannot see all around him. I fully support players wearing them if they choose to, but forcing them on everyone won't really do very much, and is a bit overkill. I also agree with John -- protection for the face is a far bigger concern on the whole, and should be seriously considered.

Habsfan84 · 03-18-2008, 07:10 PM

I would say not since i feel it should be the players decision.

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Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,582	I would say not since i feel it should be the players decision. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum