Shmee Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Young Rangers goalie Danny Blackburn, who was set to replace Mike Richter bewteen the pipes before suffering a severe injury to his shoulder, is now wearing a new prototype glove. The glove is a hybrid of sorts: It's a regulation senior sized blocker, but instead of a regular glove underneath, there is a junior sized trapper. Because of the nerve damage that Blackburn suffered in the injury, he now has extreme difficulty raising and turning his left arm at the same time. Basically, he can't catch up high anymore. He'll use the small trapper down low, and the blocker up top.My cousin (a goalie who pays strong attention to any new innovations for goalies) told me that the NHL has already approved the glove for his use.It's not that easy to make out, but here's a couple of photos of the new glove: The world's foremost practitioners of professional tag-team wrestling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Odd looks kinda clumsy though www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 hey cool, he's practicing with the Salmon Kings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 and i just checked and hes signed with them! thats awesome maybe the salmon kings will win 10 games this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stampman Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Next they'll want 2 sticks too! Comic Sans walks into a bar, and the bartender says, "Sorry, we don't serve your type here." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discrim Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 i'd like to see how that works out for him...then again, for obvious reasons I can't. A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyboy1 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Basically, he can't catch up high anymore. He'll use the small trapper down low, and the blocker up top. So he's going to be giving up 50% more rebounds on that side now? It sounds like it will end his career if he can't raise his arm to catch and hold pucks. I don't see how he can be as effective as required at the NHL level. It will be interesting to see how this works out for him.JeffB Click here to read Third String Goalie - The Hockey Jersey of the Day Blog Click here to see my hockey and baseball jersey collection online ?You don?t like to see 20 kids punching 20 other kids. But it?s not a disgrace, It?s hockey.? - Michael Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zer0dotcom Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 credit for an interesting idea there. It's one way to combat a debilitating injury for sure. I'm interested to see just how it will pan out in a real game situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorss9 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I hope it works for him. I think that glove will be a bit clumsy, as mentioned before, but I do give a tip of the hat for an innovation. "Hats for bats. Keep bats warm. Gracias" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickNickNick Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 For those of you interested, the future of the Rangers' goaltenders just got a little more colourful with the returnof Dan Blackburn to the ECHL.He's wearing two blockers, red pants with the Salmon Kings, and he looks awesome.woot woot Spoiler New York Rangers. Stanley Cup Champions - 1928, 1933, 1940, 1994. Saskatchewan. Cold. 1905-2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMac Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 I am really curious how that Blocker-glove works in game situations... its good to see his shoulder condition isnt affecting his nhl future... hes a great goalie... GDB... Brothers from other Mothers www.pifflespodcast.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickNickNick Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Apparently the only problem is more rebounds...and he can still move his arm quick enough to catch if the shot is from a long enough distance. Spoiler New York Rangers. Stanley Cup Champions - 1928, 1933, 1940, 1994. Saskatchewan. Cold. 1905-2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorss9 Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 That trapper almost looks like one of those foam "mitts" that infielders use in drills to reinforce proper form of fielding a ground ball. Again, interesting innovation, hope it works for him. "Hats for bats. Keep bats warm. Gracias" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon_Matrix Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Is it just me...or does it look like its held together with red electrical tape??? Because Korbyn Is Colour Blind, My Signature Is Now Idiot Proof - Thanks Again Braden!!Go Leafs Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmee Posted February 6, 2005 Author Share Posted February 6, 2005 Not to hate or anything, but I did this a few days ago...http://boards.sportslogos.net/index.php?sh...ndpost&p=241414 The world's foremost practitioners of professional tag-team wrestling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMac Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 god bless topic merge... figured its better than closing one GDB... Brothers from other Mothers www.pifflespodcast.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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