It would be in the league's best interest to do so.
Proactive and protects against potential liabilities for future.
I doubt many players will wear one.
Naturally it was a horrible accident but life unfortunately takes many twists and turns and the players are aware of the risk.
I doubt the NHLPA would vote to mandate these guards.
Unfortunately a neck guard probably wouldn't have helped with the incident in question.
However, it would still be a good idea to implement neck guards and even full face protection. I am amazed that more people haven't been seriously hurt all these years with no cages/full visors.
I understand the attraction of no visor. I played without one for a few years once I graduated from community club hockey to university intramural leagues. Then I took a stick to the mouth. Thought for sure I was going to be spitting chiclets all over the ice but miraculously just had a split lip. Ever since then I decided that not having my face messed up > better visibility. Of course I'm far from a professional, but if everyone had to wear them everyone would be at the same disadvantage.
Guy Lafleur wore one for his first 2 or 3 seasons.
Pretty soon they will be dressed in something similar to a knight's armor. Totally against mandatory neck guards.
Fair point. It's interesting that it seems that people actually get hurt more these days than back in the no helmet days. When no one is wearing helmets, people just play differently. Although they also didn't have composite sticks or the level of athleticism of today -- so it can't all be blamed on equipment.
I'm not sure what the correct answer is.
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