Dubas Enforces Gear Mandate on Penguins Goalies

Kyle Dubas: A Shift in Strategy with the Penguins

While in Toronto, whispers circulated about Kyle Dubas's decisions being restrained either by the ownership, Brendan Shanahan, or both.

In his transition to the Penguins, it appears Dubas has gained considerable latitude in his management approach, evidenced by the bold acquisition of Erik Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks. But his recent directive has a flair of the unconventional.

The All-White Gear Directive for Penguins Goalies

Per the PensInsideScoop's tweet, Dubas has mandated all Penguins goalies to don all-white gear for the forthcoming season.

The tweet showcases Penguins' goalie, Tristan Jarry, in pads that predominantly feature white, punctuated with minimal yellow and black accents near the base.

The rationale? Some posit that all-white gear offers goalies an edge. The minimal contrast between the gear and the surroundings can potentially obscure a shooter's sightlines, making it challenging to discern where the pad terminates and the vacant spot commences. However, the advantage, if any, is arguably marginal.


Teams might find more value in allowing goalies the freedom to sport dynamic pads. Case in point: without such creative liberty, Henrik Lundqvist's iconic gear set with the New York Rangers would have never seen the light of day.

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