It is a bit of déjà-vu today in the hockey community. We watched a few weeks ago as Evander Kane's wrist was effectively severed following impact with a skate. Today, in the VHL, a nearly-identical event has occurred.

Medics rushed to the ice when Damir Rakhimullin's wrist was cut open by a skate.

With more injuries like this occurring, solutions such as protective wrist guards must be considered. Luckily, Rakhimullin is set to make a full recovery.

Source: Blade of Steel

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Should leagues implement protective wrist guards?

Yes
43
54.4 %
No
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