Olympics
Olympic Neck Guards May Force NHL's Hand on Mandate
The IIHF's ironclad rule requiring neck guards at the Milano Cortina Olympics puts every NHL star on the ice there in uncharted territory, forcing vets who've ditched them since junior to adapt fast. Players like Brady Tkachuk admit the discomfort of strapping up after years without, but the shadow of Adam Johnson's tragedy lingers in every locker room conversation.
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