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Skate cut protection gets an emotional hockey dad endorsement at the NHL GMs meeting

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Casey Fitzgerald survived skate cut to the neck on Dec. 28 .

Casey Fitzgerald's father gave an impassioned plea at the NHL GMs meeting in Florida .

Adam Johnson died from a skate cut a little over a year ago while playing in England .

The Players' Association would have to agree to a mandate, much like with half -shield face visors.

Pasma acknowledged players are “creatures of habit” who want to make their own decisions as professionals.

He said efforts will likely ramp up to make cut-resistant materials as much a part of hockey as helmets and shin guards.

It’s nothing new to the Fitzgerald family, Tom made all four of his sons put on Kevlar socks when they got on the ice as kids.

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