NHL players express mixed reactions over the use of mandatory neck guards at the Milano Cortina Olympic Games 2026

NHL stars heading to the Milano Cortina Olympics are expressing mixed feelings about mandatory neck guards. The IIHF's new safety rule, prompted by a tragic on-ice fatality, requires players to wear them. While some acknowledge the need for protection, many find the adjustment challenging, having never worn them before in their professional careers.

NHL players express mixed reactions over the use of mandatory neck guards at the Milano Cortina Olympic Games 2026
NHL stars heading to the Milano Cortina Olympics are expressing mixed feelings about mandatory neck guards. The IIHF's new safety rule, prompted by a tragic on-ice fatality, requires players to wear them. While some acknowledge the need for protection, many find the adjustment challenging, having never worn them before in their professional careers.