1. Have they solved their goaltending issues?
Goaltending was an area that needed improving, so the Devils added two-time Stanley Cup champion Corey Crawford, who agreed to a two-year contract Oct. 9.
Hockey Full Shield Pros
Full Shields Vary in Style – Hockey full shields may not be for every skater, but they are offered in a series of styles and shapes.
Hybrid Shields: A Breath of Fresh Air – Full hockey hybrid shields possess clear areas in front of the eyes for improved vision, and vents near a player’s mouth for better breathability.
Hockey Full Shield Cons
Full Shields Are Not Fresh – Like hockey visors, a hockey hybrid shield is prone to scratching and its design makes it difficult for a player to wipe the sweat from their face or to take a drink of water. Like hockey cages, hybrid shields also are difficult to snap on while wearing hockey gloves.
Hybrid Shields Put Players in ‘Bubbles’ – While hockey full shields offer face protection similar to a cage, steam tends to fog up the full shield, and some skaters complain the ‘bubble’ is too hot.
Full Shields Provide Little Air – Hockey full shields are designed with jawline air vents, but a reduced amount of airflow often fails to cool a skater’s face.
The Hockey Facemask
During an NHL game on November 1, 1959, ex-New York Rangers goalie Jacques Plante executed an unorthodox save, the puck striking him squarely in the face.
As Gary Bettman awarded the Stanley Cup to the Tampa Bay Lightning last night, I couldn’t help but notice the lack of boos in Rogers Place. Miami Dolphins for NHL Face Masks
The Boston Bruins confirmed they're exploring home games at Fenway Park, which has hosted NHL and NCAA games in the past.Tennessee Titans for NHL Face Masks
Montreal lent Jesperi Kotkaniemi to Assat of the Finnish league. Kotkaniemi is under contract to the Canadiens, so NHL teams “lend” players to other teams.
Brooks Orpik had crushed him with an illegal check from behind in a game on March 4, 2006, an act for which the Penguins' punishing defenseman was suspended three games. One fracture came from the top of Cole's vertebra. The other came up from the bottom, turning into the spinal canal. Because of the nature of the injury and the ferocity of the impact, logically the bone should have entered that canal.
With the Sharks now celebrating their 25th anniversary, Hayward’s mask will forever be an icon for the franchise and all animal masks of the future.