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Originally Posted by sketchyt
Brodeur wears 10.5" wide pads and only recently changed his ghetto chest protector. Osgood's upper body was frequently pelted with bruises.
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His chest protector was something held up with only duct tape, and was finally forced to replace it last year. He went through probably a dozen different ones before settling on the one he has now. GSBB loved playing the "which C/A is Brodeur wearing now" game.
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Originally Posted by sketchyt
Perhaps another spot would be the elbow blocks and shoulder floaters, but I don't see those changes having a massive effect on scoring, if any at all.... especially when you're 6'4, have lightning quick reflexes, excellent vision and ridiculous skating ability.
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For the love of God, not elbow floaters! I take nasty shots off of there that still hurt!
All NHL goalie equipment has to be approved by Kay Whitmore before it can be used in league play. Also any goalie is subject to spot checks at any time during the season, so I can't imagine many of them use illegal equipment.