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But the longer this continues, the more we’ll likely hear about the size of goalie equipment. Last season the NHL started streamlining the size of pants in February and the clamp down on oversized equipment is continuing this season, with chest protectors now in the crosshairs.
The measurements have shrunk, but basically the NHL wants goalies to wear equipment that is tight to the body and not exaggerated to take up more room in the net.
“The chest and arm protector worn by each goalkeeper must be anatomically proportional and size-specific based on the individual physical characteristics of that goalkeeper,” reads Rule 11.3.
Flyers goalie Brian Elliott spoke about the effect the new equipment has had on his body so far.
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Might be why Smith has been quite leaky as well.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...ed-like-crazy/