Posted 09 August 2010 - 06:42 PM
* Hybrid icing rule;
Not a fan, though I would MUCH rather have the hybrid icing rule instead of no-touch.
* No line change for team committing an offside;
This would be fine if it was only for intentional offsides. Otherwise it seems a bit harsh
* Crease reset rule;
Is that like the old "Touch the paint and I blow the whistle" rule? If so, pass.
* Face-off variation (face-off controlled by whistle in place of traditional puck drop);
I'm not even going to dignify this one with a response.
* Overtime: three minutes of 4-on-4; three minutes of 3-on-3; three minutes of 2-on- 2 followed by shootout (5 players per team).
I still hate the shootout. I would much rather see 2 on 2 instead (but not both), at least that's still hockey (sort of).
* Bigger crease;
Yay, more disallowed goals! Seriously, the goalies are fine.
* Verification goal line (additional line situated behind the goal line);
If this is a line exactly a puck's diameter behind the goal line (and I don't know what else it could be), it's retarded. It would only work if the puck is completely level.
* Wider blue lines;
OK, sure, add a couple inches to the offensive zone. No big deal
* Line changes zone in front of each bench;
There's basically an imaginary one right now. I don't have a huge problem with this rule, but it seems fine the way it is.
* Face-off variations (infringement results in the offending player moving back further, three face-off dots down the middle of the ice);
Three dots down the middle is just stupid. I do like the idea of penalizing a player for an infraction instead of just throwing him out, though the way guys drift in as the puck's dropped would make this rule pointless.
* No icing the puck while shorthanded;
As much as I like to consider myself a traditionalist, I would love to see them at least give this rule a shot. At this point it's trite to say "Why should a team be rewarded for taking a penalty," but I kind of agree, at least enough to be curious enough to want to see this implemented for a few pre-season games or something
* OT – three minutes of 4-on-4; three minutes of 3-on-3; three minutes of 2-on-2 with long line changes; followed by three shooters per team shootout (if tied after three shots then players who have shot previously can shoot again).
Same as before, either 2-on-2 or the shootout, not both. I have no problem with repeat shooters though. I actually kind of like the possibility, nay probability, that Pavs can embarrass a goalie multiple times in the span of a couple minutes.
* No touch icing;
I get the safety aspect of it, but hockey's a dangerous sport. I truly enjoy a balls-out footrace to touch up or negate an icing.
* Team that commits an offside infraction cannot make a line change and face-off is in offending team zone;
Again, make it intentional offside only. It happens way too many times in a game
* Face-off variation: after a face-off violation, opposition center may choose his face-off opponent;
A hilarious idea in principle, making defensemen line up for the draw, but how embarrassing will it be when you giddily select your opponent only to have him beat you clean?
* Second referee located off the playing surface;
OK, cool, whatever. What's he gonna do though?
* Delayed penalty rule
Ummm, isn't that the way it works right now?
* No icing the puck while shorthanded;
I feel like we've covered this already.
* OT – 4-on-4 (with long line change) followed by a shootout with five players.
Whatever. Did I mention I hate shootouts?
* Variations of special teams play;
Make the PK unit play with their sticks upside down!
* OT – 4-on-4 (with long line change)
Again?.
Agree? Disagree?
Crosby's Bettman Real Doll is going to get quite a workout tonight.
