The whole hockey world is rocking after a recent tragedy, but no team in the US more than the Penguins, for whom Adam Johnson played in the NHL, and now, they're making a very positive change.
A step forward
Despite not being able to make this mandatory at the NHL level, at least until approval from the NHLPA, the Penguins have now decided to make a great change for the safety of their players.
According to reports, they are making neck protection mandatory for players at the ECHL and AHL level, and will strongly recommend the move be made at the NHL level as well.
Per Mike Sullivan, the Penguins will mandate neck protection for their AHL and ECHL teams.
No hard mandate can be made at the NHL level but they will heavily recommend such a measure.
No hard mandate can be made at the NHL level but they will heavily recommend such a measure.
While these moves can't 100% prevent tragic events, it's certainly a step in the right direction for player safety, and we hope that other teams follow in the Penguins footsteps.
As Read on Hockey Patrol - BREAKING: Penguins Organization Makes Massive Equipment Change Following the Death of Adam Johnson
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31 OCTOBRE | 220 ANSWERS BREAKING: Penguins Announces Major Equipment Update in Wake of Adam Johnson's Tragic Passing Should every NHL team implement these changes? | ||
| Yes | 195 | 88.6 % |
| No | 25 | 11.4 % |
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