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Devils GM Urges NHL for Mandatory Cut-Resistant Gear

3/18/2025

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At the NHL GM meetings, New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald opened up about the harrowing moment when his son Casey endured a life-threatening neck injury from a skate blade. With heartfelt urgency, Fitzgerald called for the NHL to implement mandatory cut-resistant gear, highlighting the critical need for enhanced player safety in light of recent tragedies in the sport.

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Story summary

At the NHL GM meetings, New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald opened up about the harrowing moment when his son Casey endured a life-threatening neck injury from a skate blade. With heartfelt urgency, Fitzgerald called for the NHL to implement mandatory cut-resistant gear, highlighting the critical need for enhanced player safety in light of recent tragedies in the sport.