XunilTlatoani wrote:As far as the rule changes, I really hope they implement the tie-breaking shootout...I don't mind if they do a 5 minute 4-on-4 OT or whatever before it comes to a shootout, but just get rid of the damn ties. Ties are gay. In fact, just get rid of the whole point system for the standings....you shouldn't get rewarded just for making it to overtime.
That is one of the things talked about, going 5-on-5, then 4-on-4 then shootout. Along with doing away with 2 line pass offsides, widening the blue lines, being able to come back to avoid offsides, moving the net back (to have more skating room in front instead of behind the net), and regulating goaltender equipment size. There was also discussions about calling the stick/holding infractions tighter but it seems they always chicken out on this.
The lockout did a lot of damage to the sport and the league (Noel's comment reflects the feeling of a LOT of people out there) and I think the NHL and the players both realize they need to add some zip into the game because people won't come back to watch more Neutral Zone Trap crap. Hopefully it works.
p.s. iron man Joe Sakic > Peter Pan... er... Forsberg
