OT: B's Goalies-new gear

[TimmytheTank]

I've been taking a bit of a break from the day-in, day-out following of Bruins activity this summer, but for some reason seeing the new gear of the goalies is something that inevitably grabs my attention each year. Malcolm Subban (despite not being at the NHL level this year) has some gorgeous new Black and Gold duds.

Source

Click to read more...

 

[ODAAT]

I've been taking a bit of a break from the day-in, day-out following of Bruins activity this summer, but for some reason seeing the new gear of the goalies is something that inevitably grabs my attention each year. Malcolm Subban (despite not being at the NHL level this year) has some gorgeous new Black and Gold duds.

Source

A star on both the pads and gloves??? Cue the Subban for Roussel rumors

 

[robert terwilliger]

there's an "m" and a "c" in that design.

he's not fooling anyone!!!!!!!!11

 

[Danton Heineken]

They look pretty cool, but eventually he'll figure out that all white pads improve a goalie's performance.

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

They look pretty cool, but eventually he'll figure out that all white pads improve a goalie's performance.

Was gonna say the same thing, wasn't there some kinda stat about that?

 

[EverettMike]

Could also play goalie for Van Halen with those.

 

[DominicT]

Was gonna say the same thing, wasn't there some kinda stat about that?

http://www.thestar.com/sports/hocke...ads_give_goaltenders_an_unfair_advantage.html

Muncey said she plans to launch a study this summer to determine what type of advantage white pads have over dark-coloured ones.
“We hope to finally shed some light on this,†she said.
Former Canadiens goalie Jocelyn Thibault said he does recommend white pads when asked by younger players.
“White stuff makes the equipment look bigger,†he said. “I think it helps a little bit. It’s never been proven that a goalie wearing white plays better than, say, with red or black pads.â€
Thibault, who compared the white pad theory to another that says black tape on a player’s stick can give the shooter a scoring advantage, said the league shouldn’t restrict the use of white pads.
“If somebody can prove to me that 20 per cent less goals are scored because they wear white pads, then it’s something to look into,†he said. “But I think changing rules without facts, it’s not right. It’s just an opiion right now.â€

 

[Sevren]

I have played with dozens of different pads and I can't recall a single case where I thought a white pad looked bigger than a black one, as long as they were identical besides the color of course.

However the advantage of playing with white pads is that when the shooter looks for an open spot, it's easier to look for a white-ish spot when the goalie gear is dark than when it is white.

This kid had the best design : http://www.boston.com/news/local/ma...goalie_designs_pads_to_trick_shots/?page=full

 

[DoubleAAAA]

I have played with dozens of different pads and I can't recall a single case where I thought a white pad looked bigger than a black one, as long as they were identical besides the color of course.

However the advantage of playing with white pads is that when the shooter looks for an open spot, it's easier to look for a white-ish spot when the goalie gear is dark than when it is white.

This kid had the best design : http://www.boston.com/news/local/ma...goalie_designs_pads_to_trick_shots/?page=full

Ha! That's great

 

[hoss75]

If I were a goalie.. which I'm not.. I'd be worried about losing the puck momentarily in black pads. Though it probably doesn't matter for pros.

 

[VanIsle]

His pads are nice, I saw this image the other day, he shoots, nothing but net, oh wait.

 

[smithformeragent]

I don't buy it.

I get lit up whether I wear black, white or pink pads!

FWIW, I think white pads are just plan ugly too.
You see every puck mark.

 

[Paddington]

I don't buy it.

I get lit up whether I wear black, white or pink pads!

FWIW, I think white pads are just plan ugly too.
You see every puck mark.

Better than a set of pads with no puck marks

 

[Tonysil]

Yeah but will he paint his mask this year, that really bothered me last year.

 

[Dellstrom]

He'll get a preseason game. Can't wait to see how these look with our home jerseys, jeeesuus.

 

[Gordoff]

Better than a set of pads with no puck marks

 

[kytem2]

The 2 yellow arrows in the middle say "Shoot here".

 

[Fire Sweeney]

They will look weird when he's traded.

 

[ODAAT]

Better than a set of pads with no puck marks

solid defensive system???

 

[disfigured]

I don't like the non-traditional "B". Even if it is official (which I don't think it is).

Insert Abraham Simpson meme shaking fist at cloud.

 

[Oates2Neely]

I don't like the non-traditional "B". Even if it is official (which I don't think it is).

Insert Abraham Simpson meme shaking fist at cloud.

That 'B' is the official logo of "Brian's" brand goalie equipment.

 

[Bridges31]

Good thing they're not neutral colors. We would have to start worrying.

 

[unifiedtheory]

Finally, some colour being brought back to goaltending equipment. I know the players think the white pads help but it's so dull.

 

[Gee Wally]

Finally, some colour being brought back to goaltending equipment. I know the players think the white pads help but it's so dull.

You would have hated it back in my day when all we had was brown.

 

[TimmytheTank]

Who cares?

I care. And I don't think it's particularly unusual for hockey fans to be interested in the equipment of their team's players... especially not when it's basically team-themed artwork. Speaking of which:

source