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Can Jarry save his season after NHL’s extended shutdown?

It has long been accepted in hockey circles that a lot of goalies are, well, different.

And while the differences in personalities and quirks that can distinguish them from other players generally aren't as pronounced as they once were, goalies remain a fairly novel breed.

Given the nature of their work -- they not only put their bodies in front of hunks of frozen vulcanized rubber traveling in excess of 90 miles per hour, but try desperately to do it as much as possible -- that probably shouldn't be surprising.

Neither is the reality that, given the demands of their position, attempting to keep their skills sharp during the NHL's extended shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic might be even more challenging for them than for most of their teammates.