Ranger-#8 1 Report post Posted April 15, 2004 You always see them spitting something out on the bench. Is it like a gum or something? I heard it as oxiginated gum or something to the effect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted April 15, 2004 Nashville had a huge bucket of Dubble Bubble in the locker room during training camp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dietzie27 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2004 when i was at the penguin game versus the rangers, they showed somebody for the rangers( i think poti) put in a pack of juicy fruit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D3nZ 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2004 Some eat ice but most of the time it's just dried mouth spit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
estovlo2 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2004 Wouldn't gum dry out your mouth when skating? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyler9 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2004 Wouldn't gum dry out your mouth when skating? Np because when your eating your body produces more saliva to help wear down the food. When your chewing gum your producing more saliva. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mik3 1 Report post Posted April 21, 2004 I tend to chew gum when I play, the chewing seems to slow me down, keep me from being too hectic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flaming_june 2 Report post Posted April 21, 2004 so what's the benefits of chewing gum? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest phillyfan Report post Posted April 21, 2004 For some, I'd say it's just a habit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fire0nIce228 1 Report post Posted April 21, 2004 I'd be afraid of swallowing it or getting hit and choking on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3804 Report post Posted April 21, 2004 I chewed gum all the time...a new stick every period.I find it calms me down, but after my latest concussion, I'm wearing a mouthguard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites