no more jersey tucking

[bar down 1]

no more jersey tucking , example of this would be ovie http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capitals-insider/wp/2013/09/15/alex-ovechkin-on-nhls-jersey-tuck-rule-we-individuals-its-stupid/

[psh 25]

I can see the rationale behind keeping the elbow pads under the jersey, but is a tucked in jersey really a safety issue? Oh well, now the greatest athlete in team sports can add the iconic image of the tucked jersey to his scores of records that will never be surpassed or supplanted:

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1343/1782/1600/waynegretzkyedm3.jpg

[RadioGaGa 162]

I was keeping an eye on Habs/Sabres players last night...still a few with sleeves over elbows....not really extreme...but enough that they will probably get a memo from the League.

One thing I did see was a player in the box and his girdle padding was showing just above the knee. Not sure if it was because he was sitting and his shell had shifted...or if it was something the League would also look to mandate...longer shells for guys who don't wear traditional pants.

I find it humourus that tucked in jerseys and sleeve cuffs are a fixable "Safety" issues...but they can't seem to mandate visors! I can't recall the last player to get injured from a stray jersey hem!

[Chadd 916]

I find it humourus that tucked in jerseys and sleeve cuffs are a fixable "Safety" issues...but they can't seem to mandate visors! I can't recall the last player to get injured from a stray jersey hem!

I believe that the uniform regulations were already in place, they were simply ignored. The number of guys that have been pushing their sleeves up has also increased over the last few years. The thing that actually surprises me is that they didn't choose to add in a fee for manufacturers, like they do for gloves, pants, etc...

[t6lock 24]

I tuck the back of my jersey in, I hate it when it's out and loose and I feel the tug when it gets caught on my pants leaning forward sometimes

[CapsFan 5]

Can somebody explain, or post a link that explains, how having your jersey tucked in or having your sleeves pulled up on your elbow pads is a safety issue?

[chippa13 1844]

Exposed skin.

[Chadd 916]

The ironic thing is that they don't want guys using "oversize" jerseys and they also don't want pads sticking out of the jerseys. It seems like guys like Ovi are going to have issues with some of the added protection they use on the spine pad.

[CapsFan 5]

Exposed skin.

How much protection does the NHL think jerseys afford a player?

I would hate for a rule like this to be enforced in my league. I don't tuck my jersey, but I can't stand having my jersey sleeves in my gloves. It's a feel thing.

[Chadd 916]

How much protection does the NHL think jerseys afford a player?

I would hate for a rule like this to be enforced in my league. I don't tuck my jersey, but I can't stand having my jersey sleeves in my gloves. It's a feel thing.

A lot of people say "I could/would never..." but if you stop thinking about it and ignore, you can adapt pretty quickly.

[Cavs019 702]

With how high the spine pad is on most pants these days more often than not jerseys get tucked unintentionally. Like Ovy said, is he going to get fined for skating? What's next, guys aren't going to be able to wear their shoulder pads from midget because they aren't protective enough, despite fitting soft cap guidelines?

[Monty22 821]

Caught the shootout portion of last night's caps preseason game. Ovi had his jersey untucked, but his sleeves seemed like they were pulled up even higher than normally does. Passive- aggressive maybe?

[AIREAYE 248]

One of the first tihngs I thought of was that it's another step towards allowing space for ads on the bottom of jerseys?

[RadioGaGa 162]

That may be a down-the-road idea, but I still think the first place ads go is shoulders and chest, like most teams have done with practice jerseys, and the AHL does...although I've never understood (and there's lots of things I don't understand) why they have ads on practice jerseys that don't get nearly the exposure Game Jerseys get.

[chippa13 1844]

A revenue stream is a revenue stream. Some sponsors may think getting on the practice jerseys will give them the inside track when it comes time to have ads on game jerseys.

[RadioGaGa 162]

I'd actually like to come across some Pro Practice jerseys with ads on them for sale. Some just look cool. Home Depot on the Leafs...(not that I'd buy a Leafs jersey)...Subway on the Habs.

[Harv 86]

Thank Ovechkin for this rule.

Guy stitches a shoulder pads chest piece to his pants then tucks his jersey in it. The majority of the time it was so deep you couldn't make out his number.

[IniNew 51]

Thank Ovechkin for this rule.

Guy stitches a shoulder pads chest piece to his pants then tucks his jersey in it. The majority of the time it was so deep you couldn't make out his number.

That's not because he tucked it deep, it's because he has a large pad going up his back to protect from cross checks.

Everyone knows who it is, and there's typically Numbers on the sleeves and front of the helmet. You don't need it on the back to tell who it is.

[hunt3rsean 44]

My assumption the tuck rule is step one to placing ads on sweaters.

[AIREAYE 248]

My assumption the tuck rule is step one to placing ads on sweaters.

The play-by-play guys on TSN tonight (names escape me) seem to agree with us.

[Souldriver 64]

The play-by-play guys on TSN tonight (names escape me) seem to agree with us.

I saw this as well, they pointed out to a time when the boards didnt have ads and now its odd to see them without them. It also seemed players were tucking their jerseys into the side a little bit and getting away with it.

[chippa13 1844]

If all guys used the tie downs then this wouldn't be an issue.

[RadioGaGa 162]

I've wondered...the guys who extreme tuck (like Ovi)...are they not tying down...or do they have a loop sewn inside the jersey to tie the strap too...? And, if not, is the rule about tie downs specific to fights...or could an opposing coach ask a ref to check (a la illegal stick) a players jersey?

[chippa13 1844]

I believe that the tie down rule is specific to fights, however, this new rule about tucking is basically a de facto tie down rule for all.

[RadioGaGa 162]

There will always be ways around rules...until they change the rules:

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/krys-barch-brett-gallant-rule-loophole-remove-other-011011548--nhl.html