Several NHL teams, including the Pittsburgh Penguins, are implementing optional neck protection gear for players in an effort to reduce the risk of similar tragedies after the death of former teammate Adam Johnson.
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — While seated at his locker stall after practice Monday afternoon, still had on his mind the tragic death of former teammate Adam Johnson . Pettersson is familiar with protective neck gear used by players in many other leagues, including those in his native Sweden. He sees the symbolism in the Penguins being the first team to actively try to offer players a chance to test equipment that could reduce the chances of a similar tragedy.
“We are preparing materials to distribute to the clubs with information and background so they can review internally and with their players, as they deem appropriate.” Sullivan’s hope is that “as a league, we can work toward developing just more options for guys.” , a veteran of 19 NHL seasons, wondered why the league had not prioritized neck protection before Johnson’s death. “Looking back on it, you wear it growing up, and I think they wear it in junior hockey,” Carter said.
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