[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Goalie Guru Greg Balloch chimes in with the change in goalie prospects towards the smaller goaltender.

Will be interesting to see how equipment impacts the position.

http://ingoalmag.com/features/goaltender-size/

“I don’t think it’s a shift from bigger goaltenders to smaller goaltenders, we’re just starting to see goalies that track the best make it. They have better natural ability of skating, tracking down on pucks, seeing the puck better. It’s a combination of that stuff that gets you to the next level.”

That's the most important quote in the article. I don't really think the league will see a shift towards smaller goalies. Althetic and big is still the ideal. Some average sized goalies will still make it due to superior athleticism and reflexes. Small goalies will still have the odds heavily against them.