1. Put back the red line No
2. Remove or inverse the trapezoid. Inverse would be fun.
3. 3 on 3 overtime After some 4 on 4, yes.
4. Unlimited 4 on 4 overtime (full intermission after 3rd period) Not feasible
5. Eliminate shootout (and replace with what? ties?) No, keep it after 3 on 3. Slowly move away from real hockey until you have a winner. (5 on 5, 4 on 4, 3 on 3, SO)
6. 5 shooters instead of 3 in the shootout No, prefer using that time for longer OT
7. 3 points for regulation win Yes. Arguments of the record book are out the window with 3 point games already.
8. Eliminate fighting (game misconduct) Yes. How many fighters have committed suicide? Too many.
9. Larger nets No. I'd rather goalie equipment take the hit.
10. Must serve full two minutes when penalized (regardless of # of goals scored) No. A bad call becomes 2 goals in some instances.
11. Shorthanded team cannot ice the puck. They would anyway. It would be a whistle fest.
12. Penalty ends when shorthanded goal is scored. Gimmick, but why not.
13. Delayed penalty, offending team must exit zone in possession of the puck to stop play. Yes. Love it.
14. Abolish over the glass penalty. Guys would start clearing the glass on purpose. Slows the game down and dangerous for fans.
15. Team gets extra point for scoring 5 goals or more. Gimmick. No.
16. Eliminate blue lines, must bring puck across red line but once it's across, passes can go anywhere. I think you end up with more defensive hockey, or slower hockey as teams retreat to the redline to maintain possession instead of being forced into quick decisions/passes. Breakaways and 2 on 1s would be drastically reduced. No.
17. Players can ONLY change on the fly not allowed at whistles. Would reduce game times, like it for that. Indifferent overall.
18. Eliminate faceoffs after offsides, just clear the zone and allow the defending to bring puck across their own blue line. Love it. Do it today.
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