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N-E-B · 06-16-2015, 07:08 PM

The only changes I would like to see in the NHL are:

1. Get rid of the points system and go to a straight win-loss system like MLB where the standings are sorted by "games back" rather than points. Part of the excitement of a 15-inning ball game is that it's all or nothing. If you win, you win and if you lose, you lose. Same thing should apply in hockey. Who cares that you played an extra 5 minutes or went to a shootout? You still lost the game and that's all that should matter. A win is a win and a loss is a loss.

2. Just go to no-touch icing already. There's too much grey area with hybrid icing. This would also speed the game up.

3. Eliminate the Edmonton Oilers ability to win draft lotteries.

I don't think goal scoring is an issue. I like that goalies can make saves.

06-16-2015, 07:08 PM	#56
N-E-B Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary Exp:	The only changes I would like to see in the NHL are: 1. Get rid of the points system and go to a straight win-loss system like MLB where the standings are sorted by "games back" rather than points. Part of the excitement of a 15-inning ball game is that it's all or nothing. If you win, you win and if you lose, you lose. Same thing should apply in hockey. Who cares that you played an extra 5 minutes or went to a shootout? You still lost the game and that's all that should matter. A win is a win and a loss is a loss. 2. Just go to no-touch icing already. There's too much grey area with hybrid icing. This would also speed the game up. 3. Eliminate the Edmonton Oilers ability to win draft lotteries. I don't think goal scoring is an issue. I like that goalies can make saves.