If a Goalie draws a penalty should he be sent to the penalty box?

Question

This is just something i would like to see because it would be different. Give me your thoughts.

If the goalie gets a penalty then he goes to the box. The back up goalie plays for the 2 minutes (if that’s all he received) and the goalie in the box would have to wait for the whistle after the penalty ends to go back to the net. It would be the same rule if the back up goalie gets a penalty and he too should go to the box and then the 3rd goalie would go in net and if there isn’t a 3rd goalie then a player would take the position.

I would like to see a goalie actually sit out like the players do because it would make them take responsibility for there actions. It would also mean that a cold goalie would be taking his place and instead of 5 on 4, it would still be 5 on 5 but with a cold goal tender.

What do you think? Wouldn't you like to see this happen at least once?

Answer 1

Imposible if that was the case I'd have spent half me career in the Box.

Sounds fun though.

Answer 2

Goaltenders can be given game misconducts and major penalties (in which case the backup comes in), but they're not sent off for minor penalties.

Actually, during the playoffs most teams have a third goaltender in the building.  If the starting goaltender gets injured, the "third" goaltender can dress, sit on the bench, and be available for play if needed.

Answer 3

I see a lot of potential injuries with this scenario.  Bringing out a cold goalie to kill a penalty increases the risk for strained/sprained muscles because they haven't had sufficient time to warm up.  You can't take someone who has been sitting the bench for (possibly) 40-50 minutes and put them in a game, too risky.

Answer 4

Jason nails it... and if the goalie has to wait for a whistle, it could turn into a 3, 5, 9 minute penalty.

Answer 5

no. the power play ends as soon as a goal is scored.. without a goalie defending the goal it would be really easy for the other team to score.. the goalie wouldn't even be in the box for 30 seconds before a goal is scored...

Answer 6

useless loss of time

Answer 7

No... that will get to easy Its like playing empty net with -1 player instead of +1

Answer 8

no, because the goalie would have to come out of the box, and their would be 2 goalies on the ice, cant work

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

No not at all.  Trust me, goaltenders can feel the punishment of their actions by playing though a tough penalty kill, especially if the other team scores.



Besides, teams only dress two goalies so there wouldn't be a 3rd one ready to go in.



It's an interesting sense of guilt for a goalie to get a penalty where his teammate must serve it for him and he could possibly have ruined the game for his team.

Answer 11

If the goalie is a habitual offender as an example say... Hasek:diving and tripping or Turco: interference and knocking the net off it's moorings. Then yes they should be made to serve a penalty.

They should also stop giving them warnings to stop before issuing penalties to goalies in general.

Answer 12

At first when I read this question I thought it sounded plausible, but then after reading a lot of the responses I would have to agree with them with a resounding "NO".  

The concept is intriguing, but trusting other teams not to beat up on your goalie is a pipe dream.  It would lead to increased goalie injuries, especially the 2nd stringer-he would really get picked on- something no team can afford.

Answer 13

No, because it would just encourage teams to send out their goons to start fights with a goaltender. It would be worth the extra 2 minutes for instigating to get a hot goalie out of there. Then he has to sit for 5 minutes along with the goon if he retaliates. Not a fair trade off.

Answer 14

No, because then the net would be wide open, and I doubt one of the penalty killers would wanna stand in the net.