NHL Hockey is definitely back and better than ever. I attended a preseason game of the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals, last night. The new rules really make the game flow faster but they also cause more penalties due to the zero tolerance attitude of the officials. It was mostly the young guys that played...no Crosby, Pallfy, or Mario, and Fleury was in goal. The new goaltending equipment really looks small and the restricted area that they have to play behind the net will take some getting used to for me (and probably them).
About Fleury's equipment: I have to wonder if the bright yellow might be a drawback in some ways. I'd imagine that it is great for him to be able to see the puck against it. But, I also think that it must be a big homing beacon for the players trying to score on him. After all, hockey players have great peripheral vision and all they need to do is fix that bright yellow position to make a fast move and shoot. Sometimes, it can be a good thing to not stand out from the crowd.