I think there will be a huge push for them and I agree that there should be a way to help with the restrictive feel many players talk about. We've seen far too many skate injuries over the last few seasons as it is and this tragic incident needs to be the push for change to happen.
Union has to agree and you are going to get a ton of push back from players. I hope they do mandate them just like they finally did with visors.
Not sure why they’re would be a big push back ,with the visors it was the whole they get fogged up impeded visitation,isn’t heavy to me it’s a safety issue and employees should be able to enforce them.
In a non union world an employer can mandate these kinds of things but the NHL is a union and you are going to have to battle with guys who feel like they are invincible or that don't want to out of vanity.
Company I worked for was unionized we never had a choice the wrist guard was mandatory it was a safety issue,actually another thing the players should be wearing for the wrist also.
I keep thinking especially about his teammate that helped him skate off. Talk about a living nightmare.
That's because some combination of your union made it mandatory for your safety or the company doesn't want the liability. Canadian businesses also must contend with CCOHS, while the US has OSHA. The NHL is a different animal. The NHL cannot mandate the use of cut-resistant products, although they strongly advise players to use them.
The video is very low quality anyway ,have read it’s being investigated by police now ,and I’m sure they will have a better quality video to make a judgement on.
TJ Oshie has a new line out with Kevlar in the neck and wrists. Great for older players but at $179 I cant buy them for my 8 and 12 year old. They grow out of things too quickly.
If demand is there, which it seems like it will be, hopefully Oshie's line can become more affordable without compromising on quality.
Yeah we’re not buying close to that level. But the $135 adds up, along with new pants, skates and new gloves this year already since we got new stuff in July. Poor little guy is getting a lot of hand me downs.
I had that happen to me one year when I danced. 2 sets of tap shoes in a span of 6 months. Our leotards were pricey too and you crossed your fingers that you could make a whole year+ before having to buy a new one. Don't get me started on costumes.
I "liked" that, but we sort of need an "I agree" emoji.
I have two kids playing club hockey. We’re easily over $10k per year and that’s without counting gas/meals/equipment. I get a bit of a break coaching the older one but not much.
