I agree with you Zunie that players and goalies will adapt no matter what. Every year the players get better and that includes goalies, but thats really beside the point. Any change made to the game, no matter how large or small, will be adapted to at some point, but that doesn't negate the need for it. And you never know, maybe you expose some guys that were riding the advantage and didn't deserve their place, talent wise. And if they can so easily adapt there wouldn't be any type of outrage from goaltenders.
Also on the opposite side of the coin, players will adapt too. They will adapt to new holes and angles to score from.
Now, I don't think there is an issue where scoring needs to go up. I just think a lot of the equipment is unnecessary. Can a defenseman have a big plastic wing coming out his side so he's harder to go around? No. If people don't like the way the game is paced or the amount of scoring involved there are plenty of other sports to pique their interest. Basketball has each team make about 50 "scores" per game. If you think thats exciting then go enjoy.
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