Have we decided to let the goalie issue role the way it is? It would be nice to know approaching trades and FA , i am hesitant to make a big trade for a goalie with the idea that big changes could come that would devalue them.
short ans: yes, but it's not immediate. target 2013-14 introduction of the rule change on goalies.
longer ans: sudden or in-season rule changes that are not absolutely necessary or are extremely invasive to how ppl execute their strategy will not be something i do (i won't say never, but it hasn't happened to date in the leagues i've run since 2008).
we'll go thru a process of awareness, discussion, debate & negotiation and then arrive at a final decision on a rule change for goalies by the end of October 2012 (ETA).
even when we decide on what the change is, there will be a gradual phasing in of the change over a period of time as it does impact scoring, rosters, team caps league-wide.
we'll start the discussion later this wk (possibly early nxt wk) now that FNHL is nearly at 100% capacity.