It's been a debate in the NHL for years now, should
the equipment that goalies wear be reduced to create more goals. Many believe
that because there are bigger goalies in the NHL who get to wear bigger
equipment it gives them more of an advantage. We are witnessing the age of the
big goalie, gone are the days where we could see a goalie like Jeff Lerg in the
NHL. The shortest goalie right now in the NHL is Jhonas Enroth of the LA Kings
at 5'10". The league average size for a goaltender is about 6'2",
with the tallest goalie being Ben Bishop who stands at 6'7". Bigger
goalies are in high demand for NHL teams. But there is an issue that comes with
bigger goalies, their equipment is sized for their protection. That means
bigger chest protectors, bigger pads, and bigger goalie sticks all of these
things add to the massive goalies.