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Originally Posted by gamesaver
Does anyone really think the number of nice goals is tied to the size of goalie equipment? If you trimm the padding, goals total will increase, but most of them would be a double deflected blue line wrister, because a goalie is not gonna be big enough to save the shot he does not see.
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It should also increase goals from the breakaways, depending on how they limit the pads. Many of the saves are just due to the goalie being able to span from post to post, if the length of the pads were limited, either the five hole, or the corners should open up.
Also, if you trim the width, the puck doesn't need to be lifted as high, or from as far out by the shooter.
Finally, the chest protector, if made more form fitting, would allow less absorption of the shots, for more rebounds, and should make more/bigger holes when the goalie moves his arms to cover the corners.