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Originally Posted by GirlySports
i think in the 90s the non-tag offside rule was easily 'trapped' by the defending team. Line 5 guys on the blueline, how to you get in?
For it to work, there has to be absolutely no tolerance of interference which with NHL refereeing is not possible.
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Agreed, would not work in the NHL. I am referring to minor hockey where skill development, especially at younger ages is important. Specifically in regards to tag up offside I noticed the biggest difference not at the initial zone entry but rather when a team had possession in the O Zone and the puck came out momentarily. Typically when there is the tag up rule and the defenceman got back to the puck and was under any kind of pressure they just dump it back in, everyone tags up, and then goes back on the forecheck. With the immediate whistle it forced the D man (or whomever had possession) to look for a pass option (D to D etc.) or maneuver away from the pressure while waiting for the forwards to clear the zone.