The Teal Terror

That was my old bucket. Solid mask, I can vouch for them. Might want to adjust the foam to your fit, to all those considering this mask. I kept it standard, but after a few hours of play, headaches started to set it. But then again, it could of been my head scalf knot digging in

I like Mike Smith a lot, but I’m a Sharks fan, so I hated him in that moment. I gave some choice words out loud and quickly got put in my place by my significant other

Deathcore has never found it’s way into my playlists. Not a fan on any level. But then again, I guess I’m an old grump when it comes to death metal.

How considerate to say when it’s empty!

I’m a big time Rögle BK fan of the SHL, watched a game last night as it’s the playoffs. The crowd was so pumped, full capacity and behind the team 100%. So much more atmospheric than the NHL is, or until it’s at least round 2 of the playoffs at least.

I’m English and I hate football (soccer). North American sports are far more entertaining and more fun to play. I’ve always seen ice hockey as more of a specialist sport, both in playing and in spectating. What I take from @bunnyman666 is more of a basketball scoring system. As he mentioned, 2 points for it being shot from the point. But then again, I’m probably misunderstanding! I’m a traditionalist when it comes to sports and it’s scoring, rules, equipment etc. Evolution in how the game is played, tweeks in existing rules regarding to play or equipment is inevitable. But major changes to the game itself seems illogical to me, personally.

Now they can stretch together! …..

Between the Sharks and the Barracuda, they’re inundated with goalies! Be interesting to see who gets sent where in the off season.

Yeh…. Took me near 20 years to hop on this bandwagon, too old to give 2 shits tho! GSBB fo life!

I was kind of surprised by this one to be honest! I remember Fleury from his rookie year and had never been a fan. Not to say I didn’t respect his ability though. But watching him in the playoffs last season with Vegas, I became a fan. I remember that first series between Vegas and Minnesota and loving the goaltending on both teams. It was unreal. Instantly hooked. Shame Chicago didn’t become a fit for him, but super excited to see how he does with the Wild.

Yes, exactly that. I’d imagine that XR wrap would be much more protective, even if by a little, in comparison to that XF at least!

I had these on my Sher-Wood’s. Thigh wraps I knew them as, practical, but as you can see on Gibson, they have a slight gap where the Velcro is. If you didn’t wear knee pads like myself, and a puck squeaked in? That little gap would do F all and I’d always have bruised knees if one got through!

I’m with you on all of that, except Fleury, I think Pittsburgh will retire his 29.

Seeing Turco just reminds me of names like DiPietro!

Some good names coming up! I’ll jut in now. Sharks, for me is, as I initially said, 12 for Marleau, I’d like to see 39 and 88 too. It’s hard to think of a goalie, apart from the obvious, because as aforementioned, goalies compared to skaters, don’t tend to stay with a team much longer than 4-5 years currently. But, there are some definite long time retired goalies that deserve either jersey retirement and/or HoF induction.

I think that’s a definite for sure. Quick too. But apart from that, goalie wise, not much else. I can’t think of a current goalie who has been with a team as long as Quick has. Before Lundy and Rinne, no one else comes to mind.

Hey all, With some big names retiring and subsequently having they’re numbers retired, it got me thinking about future retired numbers. Now, the NHL.com writers clearly had the same idea as me . Who do you think will definitely have they’re number retired? Whether it be goalie or skater, which team hasn’t had any retired yet? Who will be the first? Who would you like to see have they’re number retired? Who is a definite? Purely for fun! I’ll start off, being a Sharks mega fan, by saying Marleau is a definite.

I thought it was Panger! I couldn’t remember at all! Hahah, thanks!

Can anyone remember the name of the goalie who’s nickname was 6 hole? So short that shots above the head were considered the 6th hole.

Vasilevskiy is understandable, all them butterflies he be doing!

Anyone think he’ll have his number retired? All time leader for Boston in most fields. Possibly? I was never a fan to be honest, but I have respect for his accomplishments. Always find him to be a bit lack lustre, but that’s just my opinion. He will always be synonymous with Boston though. I do feel for him not being able to carry on and try for another cup.

I remember it being Airxess when I was playing, best dangler I had was from them!

Beg your pardon, I glazed over the thread in all honesty! But, yes that boot strap loop was another. My old tandem buddy used to wear a gloves under his catch glove a la Lundy too. Extra grip he said. Less stink maybe, too!

Did anyone catch the article where he started to use his practice palm glove in game? So stiff he could barely, if at all, close it? I believe he was described as a waiter holding a tray when he did catch the puck! I don’t mind NYR, they’re one of those teams that I have respect for the goalie history more than the team itself, but not winning a cup aside, he has many accolades to be proud of. HoF for sure.

Regardless, you still saw Priest. I’ve seen loads of bands over the years, which I really wanted to see. But they didn’t always have the greatest sound. But it didn’t matter!