Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobo Fett
from this article:
first player:
The blueliner wore neck guards growing up in Sweden and on the international stage, but stopped using them when he joined the NHL in 2018, saying he found them too uncomfortable.
Dahlin decided to try out a neck guard against the Flyers in response to Johnson’s death, but ended up taking it off
halfway through the game as he found it too warm and restrictive. He told reporters he’s hoping equipment manufacturers will develop “something nicer in the near future” – a neck guard that is lightweight and breathable
will be wear again? doesn't sound like he will imo. but we'll see.
second guy
Oshie’s neck guard designed was by his own company, Warroad Hockey, which provides a cut-resistant turtleneck base layer. The Capitals’s forward previously stated earlier in the week he planned to try out neck protection in response to Johnson’s death. Oshie made good on his words in the game against the Islanders.
didn't even wear his own before this incident, furore will tell if he will.
3rd guy, he is actually wearing one Now. so I stand to be corrected.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jake Walman is wearing a neck guard following the tragic passing of Adam Johnson. Walman first wore the neck guard on November 4th in a game against the Boston Bruins and has worn it every game since.
yeah ok there are some players wearing it. let's see for how long.