Jeff Marek hints at the NHL adopting more face protection

Apart from the obvious joy of finally making it, they are no longer required to wear a full-face protecting helmet.

Whether they opt for the cage or the fishbowl, it's never fun to be so constricted. Unfortunately for them, the NHL could very well be imposing full-protection helmets as a requirement.

Jeff Marek reported that the NHL could opt for this in order to reduce face injuries. In theory this is a great idea, but it's hard to imagine players would be completely on board.

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