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Old 12-26-2020, 11:41 AM   #80
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And I think larger blocking goalies will be less impactful as the league keeps shrinking goalie equipment. We're soon to be entering into another era of quick and agile goaltending. Look at some of the kids making noise today in Demko and Hart.
Carter Hart is 6'2". Thatcher Demko is 6'4". Dustin Wolf is 6'0".

I think you are badly under-selling the ongoing importance of size and reach to the position. We have been talking about the demise of big goalies with equipment changes for years and yet here we are where the reigning Vezina trophy and Stanley Cup winner is a big, lanky goalie who moves really well.

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