{ "blocks": [ { "type": "video", "data": { "url": "https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/video-migration/VWj4KFYs.mp4", "streached": true, "controls": true, "caption": "Reilly Smith discusses the opportunity to join the Pittsburgh Penguins top power play unit and how he hopes his presence could turn it around.", "image": { "url": "https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/video-migration/VWj4KFYs-poster.jpg" }, "cdn": { "service": "jwplayer", "playlistUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/VWj4KFYs.m3u8", "sources": [ { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/VWj4KFYs.m3u8", "type": "application/vnd.apple.mpegurl" }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/VWj4KFYs-PleLi0gz.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 182, "width": 320, "label": "180p", "bitrate": 343842, "filesize": 4512936, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/VWj4KFYs-TPyFHjSz.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 272, "width": 480, "label": "270p", "bitrate": 493449, "filesize": 6476521, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/VWj4KFYs-j3UGax3n.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 724, "width": 1280, "label": "720p", "bitrate": 1194841, "filesize": 15682292, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/VWj4KFYs-KwtrUhfG.m4a", "type": "audio/mp4", "label": "AAC Audio", "bitrate": 114063, "filesize": 1497080 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/VWj4KFYs-hoWDbBur.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 362, "width": 640, "label": "360p", "bitrate": 490688, "filesize": 6440290, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/VWj4KFYs-TcGp53GP.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 544, "width": 960, "label": "540p", "bitrate": 780496, "filesize": 10244010, "framerate": 30 } ] } } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The hockey world was hit with an unbelievable tragedy over this weekend when former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Adam Johnson died after a ‘freak accident’ during a game in the United Kingdom." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "While playing with the Nottingham Panthers, the former Penguins forward took a skate blade to the neck which caused immediate blood loss and led to his eventual, untimely passing." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "This isn’t the first time a player has died due to an incident during a hockey game, but there are ways to ensure it could be the last." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The topic of neck guards and their enforcement have been a topic of conversation for some time now, as skates to the neck are also more common than not." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The NHL has seen multiple instances of players taking skates to the neck and head area, but no changes for neck guards or even full face shields have been proposed." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Johnson’s death has brought the conversation of neck guards into the spotlight; numerous faces in the NHL have already spoken on the idea and a few AHL players have already started wearing them." } }, { "id": "6c4ox95s-5ipckawd", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/BR_OpenIce/status/1718758792014233763", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1718758792014233763", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Multiple players on the Providence Bruins donned neck guards in their game against the Springfield Thunderbirds." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "One of Johnson’s former teammates with the Penguins, defenseman John Marino said he wouldn’t be surprised to see neck guards become mandated." } }, { "id": "7uiqezeh-yq7cn06s", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/ryannovo62/status/1718790535354167502", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1718790535354167502", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "New Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent stated his thoughts on the need of more protection for players and their bodies." } }, { "id": "if4n60z8-87egghnv", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/mark_scheig/status/1718682439621455890", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1718682439621455890", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Some leagues around the world have had mandates on neck guards for some time now; with this recent tragedy, teams and leagues are picking up the slack the protection." } }, { "id": "8gdttw9m-tooui1yo", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/OxfordCityStars/status/1718886111240425807", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1718886111240425807", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "In the next few days and weeks, there are sure to be more players, teams, and leagues taking action in protecting the lives of those on the ice." } }, { "id": "fdrxgqg8-i6rbzqni", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "playlist.megaphone.fm", "source": "https://playlist.megaphone.fm/?e=STRAB9915300052", "embed": "https://playlist.megaphone.fm/?e=STRAB9915300052", "caption": "", "height": "200", "width": "100%" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark Inside the Penguins for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins 'Staying With' Struggling Power Play" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins vs. Avalanche: Time for Wake Up Call" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Hockey World Mourns Loss of Former Penguins Player" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "GAME RECAP: Senators Stifle Penguins 5-2" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former Penguins Forward Dies Following Mid-Game Incident" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Subscribe to Inside the Penguins on YouTube", "Follow Inside the Penguins on Twitter: @InsidePenguins" ] } } ] }

Passing of Former Penguins Forward Raises Player Safety Questions