From what I've heard through interviews with actual players, the challenges aren't all that severe.
The biggest things seem to be angles for goaltenders and hitting for players. Players need to choose their hits more carefully, because it can really take you out of the play, and goaltenders have to adjust to the size of the ice because the angles are entirely different than NHL size.
I don't think the adjustment is going to be too bad, NHL players seem to do fine over in Europe and these are all incredibly talented hockey players.
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