If Commissioner Gary Bettman has his way, NHL goalie equipment will keep shrinking, according to a Canadian Press report. In his annual state-of-the-sport news conference prior to Game 1 Saturday night, Bettman said he expects greater progress will be made now that the Players? Association in-house problems appear to have been remedied. The association?s assent is needed for major equipment alterations. With scoring slightly down this season, Bettman said a committee will restart the effort to make goalies? pads smaller.