The Future of Visors in the NHL

The Hockey News recently polled the top draft picks on their plans for wearing visors in the NHL.

____________________________________________________________________________

“A visor?” Toronto’s Luke Schenn said with a chuckle. “That’s a ways away. I’m notPublish Post too sure.”

“Oh yeah, of course (I’ll wear a visor),” Nikita Filatov said, laughing as if there wasn’t any need to think over the decision.

___________________________________________________________________________

Though Illegal Curve feels it should be the player’s choice, the writing is on the wall. Visors will be mandatory sooner rather than later.

Kyle Kosior

Recent Posts

Sportsnet | Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck joins Colby Armstrong ‘On the Couch’

The mask came off (literally) as the Vezina winner sat down for a chat about…

13 hours ago

Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Feb 9, 2026

A daily roundup of Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news…

16 hours ago

Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Feb 8, 2026

A daily roundup of Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news…

2 days ago

2/7/26 Illegal Curve Hockey Show

Guests: Christian Aumell at 28:32 and Brian Engblom at 1:28:49.

2 days ago

Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Feb 7, 2026

A daily roundup of Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news…

3 days ago