serge 904 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 So it looks like we have a couple of things coming...The headshot rule is going to pass..No more hitting from side and behind.Also a new rule is being passed regarding OT :Real_ESPNLeBrun just spoke with Jackets GM Scott Howson whose tiebreak change went through with a unanimous vote by GMs today. It penalizes shootout wins Under the tiebreak change, which still needs BOG approval in June, only regulation and overtime wins now count in the tiebreak formula Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 A lateral, back pressure or blindside hit to an opponent where the head is targeted and or the principal point of contact is not permitted. A violation of the above will result in a minor or major penalty and shall be reviewed for possible supplemental discipline Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 A lateral, back pressure or blindside hit to an opponent where the head is targeted and or the principal point of contact is not permitted. A violation of the above will result in a minor or major penalty and shall be reviewed for possible supplemental disciplineIt sounds to me like a cop-out by the NHL. Instead of putting in a hard and fast 'NO HEAD HITS' rule like the NFL, they put in a rule is completely open for interpretation, and therefore susceptible to non-enforcement. The NHLPA was flat out lobbying for no head hits, while the BOG didn't want to put in any rule at all except for equipment changes to shoulder pads. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 The NHL will request that the American Hockey League to go to a four-man officiating system in 40 per cent of AHL games. The AHL currently uses three-man system for all games. The final decision belongs to the AHL but the NHL is prepared to support it, financially and otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 It sounds to me like a cop-out by the NHL. Instead of putting in a hard and fast 'NO HEAD HITS' rule like the NFL, they put in a rule is completely open for interpretation, and therefore susceptible to non-enforcement. The NHLPA was flat out lobbying for no head hits, while the BOG didn't want to put in any rule at all except for equipment changes to shoulder pads.yes totally agree...Under this rule, Stevens/Lindros hit is legal...Also saying the referee can give out a 2 minute minor is not much of a deterrent..They need to ban ALL head hits like you say.This seems like a political move, to make it seem like they are doing something. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I love the idea of an 8 team mini series for the final playoff spot. (blah blah, leafs fan, blah blah)I also love the idea for an 8-minute OT, 4 min 4-on-4, and then 3-on-3.I doubt either will ever happen though. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I love the idea of an 8 team mini series for the final playoff spot. (blah blah, leafs fan, blah blah)I also love the idea for an 8-minute OT, 4 min 4-on-4, and then 3-on-3.I doubt either will ever happen though.Really, what's the point of that? The whole season is a battle for the playoffs. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Yeah, I think it's the worst thing ever, to be honest.I don't care for the 8 minute OT, either. I'd take 8 or 10 minutes of 4 on 4, but I don't want to see 3 on 3. That's just as gimicky as the shootout, as far as I'm concerned.Like I've said before, I love the shootout. It's entertaining. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 If the new tiebreaking rule was implemented last year, the Habs would of missed the playoffs and the Panthers would be the 8th seed. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Really, what's the point of that? The whole season is a battle for the playoffs.It would focus the battle on the 7th position instead of 8th. It's not like a 1/8 chance of getting the 8th seed is enough to settle for for any team, but it would sure make things exciting for a lot more teams come playoff time.Honestly, it's just 5 years of no playoff hockey speaking more than anything, but I don't think it's a terrible idea. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 It would focus the battle on the 7th position instead of 8th. It's not like a 1/8 chance of getting the 8th seed is enough to settle for for any team, but it would sure make things exciting for a lot more teams come playoff time.Honestly, it's just 5 years of no playoff hockey speaking more than anything, but I don't think it's a terrible idea.i think it would be great...A little bit of march madness, and you can still "tank" and have a shot at some playoff action. Arp would love it. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Plus, as for as selling the game in the U.S. is concerned, Americans love their single game knockout formats. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 i think it would be great...A little bit of march madness, and you can still "tank" and have a shot at some playoff action. Arp would love it.teams tank to get a better draft choice. This idea is to have teams battle for the final playoff spot so it obviously affects the standings. This is a dumb idea...I can't believe I'm discussing it. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 i think it would be great...A little bit of march madness, and you can still "tank" and have a shot at some playoff action. Arp would love it.What are the other teams doing while this is going in? Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 teams tank to get a better draft choice. This idea is to have teams battle for the final playoff spot so it obviously affects the standings. This is a dumb idea...I can't believe I'm discussing it.Take it up with Garth Snow..He devised the idea. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Plus, as for as selling the game in the U.S. is concerned, Americans love their single game knockout formats.How about a singing contest for the final playoff spot? They love American idol too. Or maybe Crosby can be given roses to hand out. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 What are the other teams doing while this is going in?It would only be 4 nights worth of games. It could be done in one week. a 1-week break before the playoffs start is pretty close to standard anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 How about a singing contest for the final playoff spot? They love American idol too. Or maybe Crosby can be given roses to hand out.is it any different than having a penalty shooting contest decide the winner of a game? Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyJoJo 20 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 teams tank to get a better draft choice. This idea is to have teams battle for the final playoff spot so it obviously affects the standings. This is a dumb idea...I can't believe I'm discussing it.Bill Simmons suggested something like this a few years ago (when his Celtics were openly tanking to try to get a better draft pick to get Greg Oden or Kevin Durant)."Shorten the regular season by four games, guarantee the top six seeds in each conference, then have a double-elimination tourney for the seventh and eighth seeds between the remaining 15 teams. I suggest this for five reasons. First, it would be entertaining as hell. In fact, that's what we'll call it: the Entertaining-as-Hell Tournament. Second, I'm pretty sure we could get it sponsored. Third, the top 12 teams get a reward: two weeks of rest while the tournament plays out. Fourth, a Cinderella squad could pull off some upsets, grab an eighth seed and win fans along the way. And fifth, with the Entertaining-as-Hell Tournament giving everyone a chance, no team could tank down the stretch without insulting paying customers beyond repair. That's the lamest thing about tanking: not that it's morally unsound, but that fans pay full price to see a depleted group of losers with dubious intentions. At a recent Bobcats-Celtics game, my father (a 34-year season ticket-holder) watched Boston toss away a double-digit lead while Pierce and Jefferson watched from the bench. To his right, a fan screamed at Doc Rivers, "You're doing the right thing!" To his left, another fan screamed that the collapse was "an absolute disgrace!" And as my father told me later, the disturbing thing was that both guys were right." Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 How about a singing contest for the final playoff spot? They love American idol too. Or maybe Crosby can be given roses to hand out.Meh, this is a weak. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 is it any different than having a penalty shooting contest decide the winner of a game?Well, shooting is a skill most hockey players have and breakaways do happen in a game, so yeah, I think it's a lot different. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 the more i think about the more i think its a great idea...Also allows teams a "second chance" Carolina had major injuries all year, but this would allow them to possibly make the playoffs...The Leafs who had a horrible start, and maybe they make the playoffs...The fans of these cities would have amazing excitement..DO IT NOW. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Meh, this is a weak.On the contrary, I think it perfectly illustrates how ridiculous your argument is. Your having no reply other than to try to call it weak is only proof how strong it really is. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 On the contrary, I think it perfectly illustrates how ridiculous your argument is. Your having no reply other than to try to call it weak is only proof how strong it really is.It's pretty straw man-ish, actually. I was implying that a side bonus of this is that it would help sell the game in the U.S. They like single game knockout style tournaments (ie. March Madness, NFL Playoffs). You brought up a bunch of completely irrelevant things that Americans also like to 'refute' my point. Link to post Share on other sites
SBriand 4 Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 While I would not want to see this happen, I do believe many American's would enjoy it. Link to post Share on other sites
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