Being a goaltender in the NHL definitely has its negatives.
In a typical game, they have to tote around a lot of extra padding, they’re secluded from the action for about half of the game, they have a piece of frozen rubber pelt them between 25-30 times a game, and to top it all of when their team loses, they typically take the bulk of the blame. Not to mention that they have to stand in that uncomfortable position for the majority of the game.
It can’t be an easy job nor is it for the faint of heart.