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Originally Posted by CroFlames
Yeah but we don't wanna turn hockey into a gimmicky sport to attract casual fans. For instance, if there was proof that doubling the amount of goals per game would increase fans by 30% by removing offside, I would not be onboard with that. It would fundamentally change hockey.
There is something to be said for soccer hanging onto their traditional rules. Look at their global popularity.
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A gimmick is 3 on 3 OT. Reducing the size of goaltender equipment and/or slightly increasing the size in next is evolution. Some of you are acting like we want soccer size nets. If the NHL implemented these changes we would still see 2-1 games but we would see what would normally be a post a game turn into an extra goal here and there. The league needs more lead changes because too many teams are content to just lock things down to secure a single point in close games.