The Last Visor-Less Rebels: Will They Return in 2026-27?

As equipment standards continue to evolve across the NHL, a handful of players have remained holdouts against the visor trend, and the question looms whether they'll all return for the upcoming season. The debate over mandatory protective equipment has long divided the league's traditionalists from those prioritizing modern safety standards. With another offseason upon us, the fate of hockey's final bare-faced contingent remains uncertain.