Should NHL make visors mandatory?

Let the players decide for themselves. How often does something like this happen? Mandatory visors sounds like an overreaction.

I think they should wear full shield motorcycle helmets.

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 10:18 PM ET  03.06 by Win TWINS!!!

Helmets used to be optional....

Yeah, but head injuries happened more often and there was a great chance of one occurring. I'm sure tho, that visors will become mandatory just like helmets.

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 10:28 PM ET  03.06 by Nobody expects Phantomphan MMT

Yeah, but head injuries happened more often and there was a great chance of one occurring. I'm sure tho, that visors will become mandatory just like helmets.

*greater chance

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 10:09 PM ET  03.06 by Nobody expects Phantomphan MMT

Let the players decide for themselves. How often does something like this happen? Mandatory visors sounds like an overreaction.

Bull Tell them they are wearing them or they have to pay the insurance to protect the teams investment in them and the players will cave in like a Elliot Lake shopping mall

It would definitely be safer, but can anyone picture Shawn Thornton in a visor? Next thing you know, we're back to full masks and guys are coming up wrapped up in bird cages like Ray Lewis.

Just so everyone is perfectly clear, it's not a big deal until it happens to Sidney Crosby.

I suspect it'll come in the way the helmets did, probably due to something in collective bargaining. Players that enter the league after a certain date have to wear one, older players are grandfathered and can sign a waiver.

I know some minor leagues require it (supposedly due to insurance company restrictions, at least that's the excuse given).

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Originally posted 04:17 AM ET  03.07 by Swamp Dragon

Bull Tell them they are wearing them or they have to pay the insurance to protect the teams investment in them and the players will cave in like a Elliot Lake shopping mall

exactly..."you don't want to wear one? Fine. here's the deal if you get hurt for not wearing one:
1) The insurance is on you.
2) Your contract becomes temorarily suspended. After all, as an owner, I am paying you to provide a service to me. And if you are unable to provide this because of your own actions...why should I pay you?

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Originally posted 04:17 AM ET  03.07 by Swamp Dragon

Bull Tell them they are wearing them or they have to pay the insurance to protect the teams investment in them and the players will cave in like a Elliot Lake shopping mall

Remember Esa Tikkanen's last year or 2? His knee was held together by rubber bands and he signed waivers saying it was on him if it blew up.

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Originally posted 11:12 AM ET  03.07 by Hank Kingsley

Remember Esa Tikkanen's last year or 2? His knee was held together by rubber bands and he signed waivers saying it was on him if it blew up.

as it should be

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 10:17 PM ET  03.06 by Slick Ric is the Man

I think they should wear full shield motorcycle helmets.

I vote for goalie masks.

QUOTE(#13):

Originally posted 11:53 AM ET  03.07 by roamer

I vote for goalie masks.

astronaut outfits...

QUOTE(#14):

Originally posted 12:46 PM ET  03.07 by puttin on the foil

astronaut outfits...

Michelin man. Just throw rubber at everybody going fast. :-)

QUOTE(#15):

Originally posted 02:31 PM ET  03.07 by roamer

Michelin man. Just throw rubber at everybody going fast. :-)

Is that a cheap shot at Kessel?

QUOTE(#9):

Originally posted 08:27 AM ET  03.07 by Spaceman Spiff

I suspect it'll come in the way the helmets did, probably due to something in collective bargaining. Players that enter the league after a certain date have to wear one, older players are grandfathered and can sign a waiver.I know some minor leagues require it (supposedly due to insurance company restrictions, at least that's the excuse given).

Trivia time

Who was the last player to play without a helmet?

QUOTE(#10):

Originally posted 09:15 AM ET  03.07 by Spiny Norman

exactly..."you don't want to wear one? Fine. here's the deal if you get hurt for not wearing one:1) The insurance is on you.2) Your contract becomes temorarily suspended. After all, as an owner, I am paying you to provide a service to me. And if you are unable to provide this because of your own actions...why should I pay you?

yup

QUOTE(#17):

Originally posted 04:26 PM ET  03.07 by BGDave

Trivia timeWho was the last player to play without a helmet?

MAC T.

he won the draw in the 1994 Cup :)