Are broken sticks a problem in the modern NHL?

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

I wouldn’t think so, ya? Players use the best tools available, those are the best tools and they just come with a certain downside- they explode if touched wrong, but they’re good 99% of the time.

But- sticks are $200+ these days, right?

And for players- they get ‘em for free, or they’re actively getting paid, so it doesn’t matter at all.

But for the consumer, the market- bro, I need a stick that’ll last at least one season. I can’t have the whole stick market aimed towards whatever McDavid’s habits are.

There’s also the issue of sticks failing at key moments, but I kinda assume pros use what they use because they’re still best, but it makes me wonder- should the nhl arguably regulate sticks a bit more? Have some kinda break test, at least?

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[Hazy Little Thing]

Top of the line are $400+

Just get a Sherwood 5030 for $35 if you’re looking for bang for your buck.

 

[tarheelhockey]

Anecdotally, I feel like they’re breaking less often than they were 10 years ago?

 

[PlayersLtd]

Anecdotally, I feel like they’re breaking less often than they were 10 years ago?

Came here to say this.