Originally, the blocker glove’s main purpose was to hold the goaltender’s stick. Over time, the front of the blocker became a tool unto itself as it developed into a wide rectangle goalies could use t ...

Roberto Luongo was a formidable obstacle even before he put on his gear. Add his blocker and glove and the goalie became a brick wall. Luongo made 16,086 saves during his Panthers career, so it stands ...