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Split98 · 11-12-2015, 10:33 AM

With the smaller pads, I'm also excited to see the athleticism of the goalies more on display.

The blocking-because-I'm-huge goaltending isn't all that exciting. Gaudreau dangling around 2 defenders and Price blowing our minds with an incredible save will always be exciting to me.

It will certainly cut down on available goaltenders though. Right now, there always seems to be a backup that is ready to be another team's starter. Is there really even 30 goalies that have the talent to hold under 3GAA all season with smaller pads?

We do need to increase scoring though. These untouchable records are a little tired. I don't want someone pushing to break records every year, but it'd be nice to know that a player on the ice today has a CHANCE to do something legendary.

Smaller pads, same size net and slightly higher scoring sounds like a blast to me. And just feels a lot more classic than a changed net size, a nifty angled post or monster padded goalies.

11-12-2015, 10:33 AM	#141
Split98 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario Exp:	With the smaller pads, I'm also excited to see the athleticism of the goalies more on display. The blocking-because-I'm-huge goaltending isn't all that exciting. Gaudreau dangling around 2 defenders and Price blowing our minds with an incredible save will always be exciting to me. It will certainly cut down on available goaltenders though. Right now, there always seems to be a backup that is ready to be another team's starter. Is there really even 30 goalies that have the talent to hold under 3GAA all season with smaller pads? We do need to increase scoring though. These untouchable records are a little tired. I don't want someone pushing to break records every year, but it'd be nice to know that a player on the ice today has a CHANCE to do something legendary. Smaller pads, same size net and slightly higher scoring sounds like a blast to me. And just feels a lot more classic than a changed net size, a nifty angled post or monster padded goalies. Last edited by Split98; 11-12-2015 at 10:36 AM.