TORONTO — Ryan O’Reilly has had the conversation a number of times. Family members will often call or text to tell the veteran NHL center again that it is time to put on a visor. Sticks have nicked ...

Only four players who don't wear visors remain under an NHL contract. Two years ago, TheHockeyNews.com examined the eight players who were still playing NHL games without the visor on their helmets.

Over the years, the hockey world has made significant strides in player safety – specifically in implementing effective equipment to mitigate serious injuries. One of the more recent examples is the ...