Have players stopped wearing mouth guards?

[dkhockey]

I see so many players without mouth guards, some got lots of teeth left, but many more are missing lots ! What about Pat Kane for instance, used to chew on his guard 24/7... he no longer has one? have many players stopped using mouth guards?

 

[jetsforever]

I'm pretty sure last time I watched Matt Tkachuk, he was chewing on it while playing. Pretty sure that defeats the purpose

 

[VoluntaryDom]

jvr says hi

 

[hangman005]

I'm pretty sure last time I watched Matt Tkachuk, he was chewing on it while playing. Pretty sure that defeats the purpose

Was coming here to say Tkachuck uses a mouth guard but I don’t think it counts as wearing it lol

 

[Peasy]

I still often see players using them. The second they stop playing though they take it out and put it in their glove.

 

[SI90]

They do. They’ve become much smaller and are custom made now. A lot of them are clear as well. Think Invisalign

 

[TaLoN]

Some payers have never worn them, most do, but take them out immediately at the whistle... many have them but only chew on them , not really wearing them.

 

[rt]

I'm pretty sure last time I watched Matt Tkachuk, he was chewing on it while playing. Pretty sure that defeats the purpose

Clayton Keller does the same thing. It's always halfway hanging out the side of his mouth.

 

[Oddbob]

Pretty sure they have to wear mouth guards, which is why many don't wear them, they don't want to wear them, they likely have to.

 

[Kcb12345]

Tyler Seguin doesn't wear one. I would require it for my players/team though

 

[Sauce12]

What about Pat Kane for instance, used to chew on his guard 24/7... he no longer has one?

Because the mule didn't like it

 

[Kipper933]

It's always the American players that have them sticking out of their mouths.

 

[Dirty Dan]

They will just buy a set of new teeth when they retire

 

[Dirty Dan]

It's always the American players that have them sticking out of their mouths.

Versteeg does it do because he copied Kane I think. Like the jersey tuck its unnecessary but its a signature thing for kane and shows diversity

 

[LeafsNation75]

jvr says hi

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Personal Question:

I'm a novice player here, been playing for 3 months. Been wearing a mouth guard but it's difficult to breathe.
Weird question but how do you breathe with it?
Do I breathe just with my mouth? Breath just with my nose?

 

[Bank Shot]

Because the mule didn't like it

Fake tough guy alert!

 

[Raging Bull]

Pretty sure they have to wear mouth guards, which is why many don't wear them, they don't want to wear them, they likely have to.

I don't think it's mandatory. I don't think Auston Matthews or Morgan Rielly wear them on the Leafs.

 

[Leafidelity]

Anyone who didn't grow up with them knows how hard they can be to adapt. I remember when they first became mandatory in minor hockey, everyone was gasping for air, because they really do reduce your intake.

 

[THall4]

I don't think it's mandatory. I don't think Auston Matthews or Morgan Rielly wear them on the Leafs.

McDavid doesn't wear one either.

 

[Erz8771]

Personal Question:

I'm a novice player here, been playing for 3 months. Been wearing a mouth guard but it's difficult to breathe.
Weird question but how do you breathe with it?
Do I breathe just with my mouth? Breath just with my nose?

Keep your mouth closed and breath out of your nose while youre on the ice.

 

[ManWithNoName]

That chewing shit annoys me and Nylander is the worst. I just want to punch him in the face whenever I see him chewing on it. It’s f***ing disgusting.

I’ve trained and competed in muay thai for 15 years and not once did I remove my mouthpiece. It doesn’t feel great, but you get used to it, and nowdays there are mouthpieces that you barely feel. Chewing on it should result in a penalty shot and an automatic game misconduct for the chewing player.

 

[BBB24]

Tyler Seguin doesn't wear one. I would require it for my players/team though

Why, there is absolutely zero medical proof that mouth guards prevent concussions or loss of teeth. This is why they are not mandatory for anyone, pro or minors

 

[Deku]

Chewing on it should result in a penalty shot and an automatic game misconduct for the chewing player.

Surely you are joking with this part

 

[Emerica]

That chewing **** annoys me and Nylander is the worst. I just want to punch him in the face whenever I see him chewing on it. It’s ****ing disgusting.

I’ve trained and competed in muay thai for 15 years and not once did I remove my mouthpiece. It doesn’t feel great, but you get used to it, and nowdays there are mouthpieces that you barely feel. Chewing on it should result in a penalty shot and an automatic game misconduct for the chewing player.