I'd wager it's close to 90% of the league, goalies really seem to love him.
Halak new Brian's setup -
It also helps that he's apparently the "official" artist for Bauer masks. Maybe it's a contractual obligation.
Self-preservation has caused a cadre of goalies to bog down the process of deciding how form fitting equipment can get while remaining safe, constantly changing the parameters and slowing the manufacturing process to a crawl.
Also, some goalies are asking for comprehensive safety testing to take place before they are forced to use the gear, something that can not take place until the standards and measurements are agreed upon by the NHL and the NHLPA, and the equipment manufactured.
All of that has pushed the process too close to the new season.
After 20 years of clown pants and Michelin Man chest protectors, the finish line is in sight for the NHL’s goalie police. It appears however, that this is just going to take a bit longer than anyone expected.
Is anyone truly surprised?
is he expecting to be moved?
I'd wager it's close to 90% of the league, goalies really seem to love him.
Or they love Bauer masks and have to get paint from DaveArt. Raanta switched from Wall to Bauer and his painter wasn't allowed to paint his mask anymore. Daveart did it.
Edit: oh, already answered
I doubt its a requirement more than it is just a convenience.
Most goalies aren't artists and dont have a real vision for their masks and just let Dave do his "thing," but his "thing" is awful.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/worl...ined-goalie-equipment-delayed-2017-18-season/
Self-preservation has caused a cadre of goalies to bog down the process of deciding how form fitting equipment can get while remaining safe, constantly changing the parameters and slowing the manufacturing process to a crawl.
Also, some goalies are asking for comprehensive safety testing to take place before they are forced to use the gear, something that can not take place until the standards and measurements are agreed upon by the NHL and the NHLPA, and the equipment manufactured.
All of that has pushed the process too close to the new season.
After 20 years of clown pants and Michelin Man chest protectors, the finish line is in sight for the NHL’s goalie police. It appears however, that this is just going to take a bit longer than anyone expected.
Is anyone truly surprised?