SLIM-N-FAST

Much debate has occurred over whether goalkeepers' gear should be reduced in size.

It has already been whittled down the past few years but most non-goalies and non-goalie sympathizers feel it could be reduced more.

The goaltenders union (Just slightly more powerful than the Lollipop Guild) argues against this shrinkage, pleading that netminders will get hurt if the equipment is reduced much more.

Hey, I'm a goalie-lover/supporter of the highest order but even I think they are whining with little fact or substance to back their fears up.

And I have statistical evidence that would suggest they shut their pie-holes along with their five-holes

As of Monday, NHL goaltenders had combined to make 35,033 saves. Yes that's a lot of rubber hitting human, but this next number seems to suggest that they aren't that hard done by.

16,289 shots have been blocked by the brave and scantily equipped individuals that play in front of them. You know, the ones with no Kevlar masks, no thick shock absorbing pads, no full body armor.

That means that in the first half of this season, for every two saves the goalies have made one save has been made by a forward or defenseman.

So if over 16,000 pucks can be stopped with body contoured gear and bravery, then trimming a few inches off the goalie union's inflated bulk shouldn't create a run on medical supplies.

Razorboy has again spoken.

Bow your heads.