The NHL is furthering discussion about cut-resistant protection after American hockey player Adam Johnson died from a skate blade cut to the neck during a game in England last week.
The death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate blade to the neck in a game in England is leading to further discussions about cut-resistant protection in the NHL and other leagues. Commissioner Gary Bettman and Players' Association executive director Marty Walsh touched based Sunday in the immediate aftermath of the death to set up further talks between the league and union. "We’re going to explore everything," Walsh said Wednesday.