Players that are given their equipment from the company directly don't have to pick which equipment they bring home. The rest of the players that don't have contracts with easton and what not have their equipment bought by the team there for have less options of what they can bring home at the end of the season.
Mark my words he won't be back but it was a great chance to see a top caliber and 'flashy' forward in the league in a Devils uniform for the time being. He is truely a remarkable player.
Lou- atleast last season- wouldn't pay for the players under garments.
Players have a certain number of gloves and skates they're allowed to get from the team. Sticks as well.