rule changes Stories - Winging It In Motown
From The Onion...
Even with these rule changes, I think the Red Wings are in a good place entering 2009-10. NHL Tries To Woo Fans By Increasing Scoring With Bigger Nets, 3-Point Line
I appreciate Gillis'/GM's early stance on fighting safety
A handful of NHL GM's are in Florida discussing issues including goaltender equipment size, headshots and safety in fighting. Here's what Mike Gillis said about the fighting issue today: "I think that's a reaction to players deciding they were going to unilaterally take their helmets off before a...
Linkorama
The Star Trib's Dean Spiros had an interesting article about players leaving early. There's some interesting quotes in there about possible rule changes.Minnesota coach Don Lucia advocates a mid-July signing deadline for college players in the NHL. That's not a terrible idea since it would give...
The Coaches Convention
The NCAA's college hockey coaches are busy sunning themselves in beautiful Naples, Florida this weekend at the annual Coaches Convention. Of course, that pill is a little easier to swallow since it was mid-70's and sunny here in Minnesota today.The convention isn't all awkward white guys in polo...
Over the Line.....Mark it Zero
MGoBlog wrote a very fascinating article questioning the offsides rule in hockey. Brian argues that calling offsides hurts the flow of the game, by causing a lot of unnecessary face-offs, and hurts offense by making it too easy for the defensive team to clear the zone. The comments are just as...
Fighting Words
I question whether fighting in hockey is really necessary.
Goonery
It was another proud moment for the Philadelphia Flyers this past weekend. NHL discipline guy Colin Campbell, apparently playing the role of a parent who has given up, isn't handing out suspensions, but that doesn't mean there weren't plenty of opportunities.Among them:Derian Hatcher bit Travis...
CCHA to Use Shootout
The CCHA became the first college hockey conference to officially announce that they will use an NHL-style shootout to decide tie games during league play.This was almost a foregone conclusion after the NCAA rules committee approved shootouts to decide regular season games. Shootouts are a topic...
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