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So - pardon my ignorance - in house "brand"? Looks very Boddom-esque for sure or similar to some of the Simmons offerings. Enjoy!

So @daffy - is the "new" set also Boddams?

+1 - Roller Bag or die... of course this is kind of moot since my gear lives at the rink and I don't have to cart it around (save for when I play "out of town") but still - represent @seagoal. We aren't all Herculean fits of strength @coopaloop1234 and/or just prefer convenience.

@Lukas I think just painting them straightaway would be a better option than plasti-dip and then paint. Less weight with less layers and regardless of which route you go - you're going to end up redoing things. Best to start with less layers I would think.

I wouldn't recommend bleach as its pretty harsh and could lead to drying things out/cracking. I guess if you are hellbent on making them look "new" paint would likely be the best option... but that'll add a bit of weight when its all said and done... and beg for repeat paintings.

Well - Wilson will at least backup his shenanigans sooo...

Welcome aboard the board @King_Justy32 and great looking set (even if the next one is forever the shiniest toy). Can't go wrong with classic graphics. Hit us with a preview of your True specs/colorway (so that we can envy or judge you accordingly).

Agreeing with most everybody above here. The most damning piece is his own coach calling for him to knock off the antics. Can't get any plainer than that really. ... and for the record - I think the funniest thing in all of this is Binnington's mullet. WOW.

I think the thing here is - guy’s going full speed and trying to cut hard around the net - NOT expecting contact because hey - you're supposed to avoid contact with the keeper and he’s skating around him. Then all of a sudden - keeper snags him high and throws him off balance. It’s a dangerous play. Try it sometime. See how it turns out for you. Should be open season on this guy. Got to course correct.

Wow. What a douche. I can appreciate guys that play with an edge but that’s just a dirty play - and like it’s been said - he’s not exactly “anxious” to back himself up. I’d pretty much condone any team/one running this guy on the regular until he gets some come uppance. Also - it’s not like Jason Zucker has a long history of playing sketchy (or any history for that matter).

Tell me and @Puckstopper something we don't know @coopaloop1234. Rugged good looks to go with impeccable style (and intelligence to boot as outlined above)? We'd be like Brangelina at their peak - world domination. Alas - I am spoken for... though Mrs. Chile is probably looking to upgrade. The important part is F-A-C-T based arguments win the day... again. For good measure - I might also point out that the Wings were quicker to rebound from the dynasty days into another Cup - 2002 to 2008 as opposed to the Avs at 2001 to last year... but then I'd have to glaze over the state of the Wings in the years since sssooo... no thank you.

Wow - seems like a stretch (but post ANYTHING on the internet and you're likely to offend SOMEONE... whether they are truly offended or just like to stir the pot). For the record - NOT offended by this post or of posting this jersey but appreciate you taking a step back and asking the question. I don't think trying to sell a dated Russian jersey speaks to supporting their current endeavors but I could be wrong. Good luck with the sale @Wonder35.

Um - no @coopaloop1234. Don't make me FACT-bomb you by pointing out the Wings secured 3 Cups to the Avs 2 during the heyday of the rivalry. But you know - opinions are like a-holes...

@Chenner29 @coopaloop1234 ugh - thanks for calling that probability to my attention Coop. Consider my "like" rescinded full bore. Kidding (kind of). Tough to be a Roy "fan" if you grew up on the Detroit side of the Wings/Avalance rivalry (even if he has my vote as the best money goalie to ever strap them up) BUT - I can respect a crispy looking set.

@Scythe - the Cliffs Notes version is that he got stuck in a wang measuring contest with the coach at the time (Tremblay) who thought he was more Scotty Bowman than he actually was and "lost". And by "lost" I mean the coach won the wang measuring contest but Patrick got the last laugh. Arguably set the franchise back a decade or so while Roy and the Avalanche become juggernauts. And yes - their defense sucked at the time (the team was pretty much marginal overall as Roy basically carried them to the Cup in 1993).

I think anybody you've listed there would be a pretty distant second. Out of those listed - I'd go with anyone out of the Canadian markets just based on the influence of those markets versus US markets and not necessarily the goalie or their perceived influence.

Got to be the guy with the most hardware/who folks are going to want to emulate - Vasilevskiy.

For what its worth - I picked up a pair of the slide plates for my Simmons ULs. At first I squished what I could of the knee wing in the plate but inevitably it popped back out. Still works as intended - just doesn't fit like a glove.

@johncho different strokes for different folks for sure. Probably "helps" that I'm using a custom molded lid to begin with so the fit is more dialed in from the get go.

Results may vary on the sling. I have one in all my masks and couldn't fathom going back to a cup.

Good question. I think its more a question of feel and how it plays. A softer boot will sit flatter on your skate and feel more connected to your leg. Can also affect the sizing. The steep angle of the Reebok/CCM boot is part of why I ended up in an intermediate size (that and their tendency to run "BIG" as noted).

@keegper should be good as I believe most of the foam "degradation" is associated with all the excretions that come from our persons. If nobody has sweat in it - foam should still be as good as manufacture date. I would of course give it the once over as you've mentioned. Provided the foam is still bonded to the shell and still soft(er) to the touch (depending on the type of foam) - I wouldn't hesitate to use said lid. If you are governed by the need for an approval sticker - an older mask would of course provide less of a window for it to be deemed "acceptable". Hope this is helpful. Good luck.

@gruffin welcome aboard the board. I think I've weighed in a handful of similar flavored posts - so here goes... The biggest thing I think you'll find in transitioning from your V2's to... anything really is that boots will be stiffer across the board. There are "softer" iterations of nearly every brand (like Eflex as you mentioned) but in my opinion they just don't compare to the stuffed pads from yesteryear. Anyhow - I'm a 32"/33" guy in Vaughn and its my experience that Reebok/CCM is sized considerably larger - meaning - I went from Vaughn to intermediate Reebok XLT's. Granted - they have a much steeper boot angle than the Eflex but you get the idea - really important to hop into a store to take a look at things and if you can't follow manufacturer specific sizing guides. As mentioned - nearly every brand will have a softer offering in their lineup - you've already hit on the Velocity series from Vaughn and CCM's Eflex. You might also want to take a look at True's 12.2 line (essentially the next iteration of the Eflex), Brian's G-Netik, Warrior Ritual GT... pretty much anything that "looks" like it still has knee rolls is the softer version of everyone's offering. There are of course smaller boutique custom gear shops like Battram, Kennesky, etc. If its helpful - as a guy that transitioned from V3's (and tried at least of handful of offerings across companies) - I ultimately landed on the UL series from Simmons. In my opinion this is the only pad offered today that plays similar to that era of Vaughns. Half the fun is searching for new gear so enjoy the process and if you have specific questions most people here at least try to be helpful. Happy hunting.

You fact'd the shit out of that @coopaloop1234 - well done. Does the lid follow suit and rock a Zilla theme too? Anybody got a closeup?

Guess you guys couldn't argue with F-A-C-T-S... or something like that.