SAN JOSE — As a growing number of NHL goalies join the chorus of concern over changes to their equipment, Martin Jones and Aaron Dell are knocking on wood.
Goalies are sporting a trimmer look this season after the NHL introduced a new set of equipment standards intended to increase scoring. Instead of wearing boxy Michelin Man-like equipment, netminders are now required to patrol the goal crease in form-fitting chest protectors and slimmer arm pads.
As a result, goals are up league wide, but some NHL goalies are expressing concern over the potential for major injuries. The Sharks netminders are okay with the new equipment right now.