”We’re all doing everything we can not to bring it into our locker room,” Bowness said. ”Give our players credit, as well, because this is a big sacrifice for everyone and they’re looking after themselves.”
Florida Panthers"Being competitive right now is the most important thing to me," general manager Tom Fitzgerald said. "Putting a competitive team on the ice that can grow together. We can utilize Binghamton (of the American Hockey League) for some of our young players, and when they're sniffing, we bring them up and give them a taste of the NHL."
Washington CapitalsHockey Cage Pros
No Fogging Up or Scratching – Often considered the best available face protection, hockey cages remain a popular option because, unlike visors, they won’t scratch or fog up.
Stylish Cages – Cages come in several colors, enabling players to color-coordinate them with their uniforms. White remains one of the most popular colors because skaters tend to believe a white cage makes it easier for them to locate the black puck.
Hockey Cage Cons
One Cage Design Does Not Fit All – Some hockey cages are not as versatile as other forms of face protection because not all cages are compatible with all helmet brands.
Cages Can Be Cumbersome – While the protection is undeniable, some skaters have trouble seeing the puck clearly through the bars, and others find hockey cages heavy and cumbersome.
Cages Are Not That Comfortable – Some skaters don’t feel comfortable wearing a hockey cage, and others have difficulty snapping them into place while wearing hockey gloves.
The Full Shield/Hybrid Shield Facemask
A full/hybrid shield facemask offers skaters the combined protection advantages of the visor and cage.
Seattle KrakenNeeld played the final three seasons of his professional career in obscurity, competing in the International Hockey League (IHL) and North American Hockey League (NAHL).
The Commissioner said the NHL Players' Association would sign off on a training camp of appropriate length, which might be slightly shorter than past seasons. Teams probably would want to play a preseason game or two, he said.
While it took decades for leagues to adopt rules to better protect skaters, hockey visors, cages, and facemasks are essential protective equipment today, and continue to evolve with advances in performance technology.
New Jersey DevilsKayla Roan has been sequestered at home with her family like most of us during this historic COVID-19 pandemic.