My bad, converting for PS3 involves several steps I didn't explain. I converted the file myself, PS3 users download
here.
For reference, here's how to convert a roster from XBox 360 to PS3 while avoiding the equipment issue:
1. Load XBox save in editor.
2. Batch -> Spreadsheet Actions -> Export
3. Load PS3 save into editor
4. Batch -> Roster Actions -> Mass Removal -> Empty All Rosters
5. Batch -> Spreadsheet Actions -> Import -> select skaters.csv
6. Batch -> Spreadsheet Actions -> Import -> select goalies.csv
7. Batch -> Roster Actions -> Dress Players -> NHL & Created teams
8. Save your file under the name USR-DATA
You'll probably be warned that you don't have enough playmakers after an import. Due to a bug in 2K8, you can't just create more normally. There is a fix, but it's incredibly tedious: it's
explained here.
A faster alternative is to open the exported spreadsheet and convert the lowest-rated Playmakers to Utility players. But keep in mind that player type affects player development in franchise mode.