NHL equipment companies ‘cannot cope with neck guard demands’ after Adam Johnson’s shocking death – with New York Rangers’ Nick Bonino finding his own on AMAZON

NHL equipment companies are struggling to cope with the demand for neck protectors following the tragic death of Nottingham Panthers forward Adam Johnson.

Johnson, 29, died in October during an Elite Ice Hockey League match in England after his throat was slit by an opponent's skate.

And the death of Johnson, who made 13 appearances for the Penguins, has understandably shocked the hockey world.

According to the New York Postthere has been a “plethora of backorders recorded” for neck guards across the NHL.

Rangers center Nick Bonino reportedly placed an order for one-piece neck protection the day after Johnson died.

But the player eventually received a neck protector himself through Amazon.

Johnson's death on October 28 remains under investigation by South Yorkshire Police.

Johnson was remembered by his family and friends last month during a heartbreaking celebration of his life service at Hibbing Memorial Arena in Hibbing, Minnesota, where he played high school hockey.

Johnson's fiancée, Ryan Wolfe, read a letter to the man she wanted to marry, calling him her “everything.”

“You have been so incredibly supportive and kind to me since the day we met,” she said, alongside her sister. “And I couldn't have been more grateful for it. I always thought that if I was lucky, after a life together, I might become more like you.

Are obituary read in part: “He was many things to many people, but to those fortunate enough to be loved by Adam, he knew him to be thoughtful, patient, and truly authentic.

“He loved his fiancée, family and friends above all else. His loving and calm demeanor will be forever missed.”