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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
Not to mention mental fatigue. I would argue that losing focus leads to more goals against that physical fatigue.
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When great goalies let in softies, it's probably a sign of mental fatigue. Think of all the playoff marathons where the winning goal comes on some nothing play after a goalie has made five superhuman saves.
I could tell when Kiprusoff was beginning to get mentally fried. Goals would go in at weird angles, at odd times, and he looked like he couldn't explain what had happened.
What happened was, he needed a night off. And the 'if it were up to him, he'd play all 82' is BS - that's what coaches are there for. I'm sure Engelland would've loved playing 25 minutes a night. He can't be allowed to do that.
Goalies can't be allowed to start 70 games - it's a glaring weakness when they do.