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Originally Posted by Dion
It might be better to say Hasek was the best of his era.
One will never know how Plante would have faired in today's game. Also forgotten is goaltenders of today cover much more of the net with thier equipment as compared to the era Plante played in. It could be argued that goalies like Plante had a more difficult time in stopping pucks and had to rely more on thier athletic abilities.
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No, I don't agree that this could stand as an argument. Prior to the 90s, the level of play in the NHL was really, really marginal by comparison to the last post-expansion era, to say nothing of the original six league. The equipment was not as good for goalies, but they never had to contend with the kind of offence, speed, strength and coaching that accompanied expansion.