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Nothing in the rulebook limits the size of a goalie in the NHL.
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The NHL rulebook does not limit the size of a goalie.
Confidence Score
0.900
Claim Maker
Sean McIndoe
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-09-22"
}
Subject Tags
Rules Goalie NHL
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1dda236f-13a2-40cf-94f2-e8b48ccf55b2
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 9:03 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 9:03 PM (1 week ago)

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The sumo goalie question
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https://nytimes.com/athletic/7620128/2026/09/22/nhl-sumo-wrestler-goalie-question

An NHL analyst addresses the popular 'sumo goalie' question, exploring why a sumo wrestler would not be effective as a hockey goalie due to physical limitations and modern game demands. The article also covers NHL season projections and a 50-goal scorer prediction contest.

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