I think if the puck goes over across the red line or maybe even if its out of the defensive zone it should be icing instead of a two minute penalty. I would test in the AHL for 2 years and evaluate if more pucks are shot out of play or not. If it doesn't result in more pucks out of play then implement in the NHL.
The biggest rule related one for me is the OT penalty. They should be cut down to 1 minute instead of 2 because of the much bigger advantage of a 4 on 3 instead of a 5 on 4.
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