Bettman Highlights His Greed as He Refuses to Pay for a Player's Neck Guard

Gary Bettman has shown his true colours again as this player has struggled to get a neck guard through the NHL.

Since the tragic accident that occurred to Adam Johnson, many NHL players have decided to wear neck guards. While not every player does, nor is it mandated yet, players from across the league have begun dipping their toes into wearing them, even for games.

However, it is not the case that every player has been given the same access to neck guards across the league. When Rangers forward Nick Bonino tried to order an undershirt with a built-in neck guard through the NHL, it took too long to arrive, and he was forced to order one from Amazon.

While it is likely that Bonino's order did come in, when it comes to a piece of safety equipment, its a little alarming that it took the NHL so long to fulfill his order.

The NHL and NHL Players Association will most definitely be discussing equipment mandates during this offseason. The decision to mandate neck guards is likely a smart one, but will have to come from the top if it wants to be effectively implemented.

As seen on House of Hockey - "The NHL Proves It Is Not Doing Enough For Player Safety After The Adam Johnson Tragedy"

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