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Once upon a time, NHL goalies were able to roam freely outside of their crease and, if their skills allowed, were able to use their stick-handling skills to help clear the zone. Before the trapezoid was invoked, the goalies used to give the players an extra second? by playing the puck, which helped protect them from checkers flying in from beyond the blueline, which is no longer the case.So I ask you, Mr. Commissioner, considering only about five or six goalies could really use their stick-handling skills to their advantage, was the rule change really necessaryIt is being reported on NHL the Colorado Avalanche have their eye on Peter Forsberg. In a word, why Why would you want to mess with the early success that the Av’s have enjoyed by bringing in a player who will only be effective if he plays on the first or second line Don’t play with fire, you’ll get burned...One of the main reasons for Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jonas Gustavsson success is his awesome size which, most times, enables him to cover the entire bottom of the net. Another reason is his vision and ability to anticipate the shooters, something that is tough to teach.Toughest team to win a face-off against The San Jose Sharks, 56.8.