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Since I brought it up, only fair that I answer your question.
First off, I don't think he has a shot (well barring something big) for 2017-2018. I think with Subban, the injury he suffered played a bigger role than even he cares to admit. I don't think anyone can say seriously that he wasn't well on his way prior to the injury. I, and many others think he was.
Did he bomb in his NHL starts? Most definitely he did. But I would also argue that he was not ready for NHL starts and never should have been given those starts, but we know all to well how the Bruins were trying to find a stopper behind Rask.
What I do know, and have known for the past 6 or 7 years is the fire, will, and determination that burns inside of him and for that reason alone I won't count him out yet. Whether that's with Boston or another team, well that will be determined in the near future.
As for my comment on the smaller equipment affecting Subban the least: I and many others believe, and it's open for debate until we actually see it happen, that the more athletic goaltenders won't be as effected by the reduction. While the less athletic and more technical goaltenders rely more on the "size", the athletic goaltenders will continue to rely on the mobility and ability to react.
Just my opinion, but of the 4 Bruins goaltenders he is the most athletic and for the reasons I mentioned, probably the least effected by it.
Thanks for the insight. I never met Malcolm but he seems like a driven young man - judging from interviews. I don't doubt he has the fire. And he was thrown to the wolves far too early. I hope it didn't permanently damage him.
What you mention about equipment changes is interesting. Other stoppers unaffected would be Quick, Lundquist, and Khudobin. Rask might not be affected either. But that's a topic for a different thread. Thanks again.